Street Fighter 6/Ed

Ed
Vitals
Life Points	10000
Ground Movement
Forward Walk Speed	0.0475
Backward Walk Speed	0.032
Forward Dash Speed	19
Backward Dash Speed	23
Forward Dash Distance	1.348
Backward Dash Distance	0.803
Drive Rush Min. Distance (Throw)	0.910
Drive Rush Min. Distance (Block)	2.190
Drive Rush Max Distance	3.374
Jumping
Jump Speed	4+38+3
Jump Apex	2.115
Forward Jump Distance	1.90
Backward Jump Distance	1.52
Throws
Throw Range	0.8
Throw Hurtbox	0.33

Introduction

A Psycho Power-wielding youth aged up rapidly by Shadaloo's experimentation, on a journey and a mission to free other subjects. He gets his short temper and foul mouth from Balrog, his former mentor.

Ed is a midrange zoner with strong emphasis on hard callouts and looping okizeme. In contrast to the usual "boxer" archetype, Ed prefers to play things out in the midrange. Where Balrog was a rushdown pressure fighter, and Dudley is a counter-punching orthodox, Ed is an outfighter with flicker-style jabs modelled after Thomas Hearns. Ed is most comfortable giving his opponents a bit of breathing room, where his excellent pokes can go to work.

Ed's signature move is Psycho Flicker, which comes in an uncharged and charged variant. While uncharged, Psycho Flicker acts medium-range lash special, keeping opponents back. While good for holdingspace in front of Ed, it really shines when charged up, where it gains the properties of pulling Ed's opponents towards him on hit or block. If the charged hit lands, the opponent is put in a juggle state, while on block they are pulled next to Ed while leaving him at +4. Ed's entire gameplan centers around use (and abuse) of this move. It can be used as anything from a neutral detterent, to a pressure reset, to even a full on okizeme tool for maintaining advantage. While flicker is unsafe, Ed can cancel out of a flicker charge with Kill Switch, a command dash which lets him either pull back to dodge DI attempts or close in for a throw.

Ed's other specials are a standard suite of tools. Psycho Spark is a swipe that can nullify projectiles or be used as okizeme tool. It also has a followup that allows Ed to shoot his own fireballs, each of which has great speed for their button strength. Psycho Upper is a standard uppercut with good combo utility, and Psycho Blitz is a good combo ender. What is particularly notable about Blitz and Upper is that they both set up excellent safejumps no matter the screen location, allowing Ed to continue offense easily after a combo. Both enders also leave opponents at great screen distance if he chooses not to follow up. Ed's most notable move outside of this collection is Psycho Cannon, a fireball super that can be tacked onto combos, used as a pressure extender/mixup tool, or thrown out in neutral to follow behind it.

Ed's gameplan is focused around holding distance with his incredible pokes before calling out the opponent's hesitation. All of Ed's kick normals are "flicker" jabs that have absurd range for their button strength. Many of these buttons are special cancellable, giving Ed the ability to be an excellent whiff-punisher if he chooses. If opponents respects Ed too much, he can charge a Psycho Flicker and yoink them close for a huge callout, or back off more and make them come to him. While Ed does have to consistently play around Drive Parry, calling out parry attempts by cancelling Flicker into Kill Switch gives Ed excellent reward. Ed's consistent safejumps, great damage and solid throw game only magnify his offensive prowess.

This midrange power comes at a huge cost, however. Ed's close range offensive options, particularly his jabs, are downright terrible. He has no ways to generate plus frames without committing to a big read with Psycho Flicker, and he notably lacks any kind of overhead option for mixups. This bad close-range offense even extends to his reversal options. While Light Upper is a good anti-air, OD Upper is able to be safejabbed, and his Level 1 Psycho Storm super has similar issues. This means that Ed really struggles to escape pressure situations even if he takes a huge risk, and it can be difficult for him to jab check whatsoever. All in all, Ed excels when he's in control of the match. When the opponent is sitting right where he wants them, Ed excels with dominating neutral control and a snowballing gameplan. If you like unconventional zoning, Hitman-style boxing, and can stay cool when put in the corner, Ed will put your opponents on the ropes.

Pick if you like:	Avoid if you dislike:
Harassing opponents with incredible long ranged pokes, many of them being special cancelable. Shutting down incoming fireballs and launching one back immediately after. Forcing frame advantage from afar with Psycho Flicker and Psycho Cannon. Good damage and even better okizeme.	No grounded overheads or command grabs, reliant on strike/throw/shimmy to open up defensive opponents. Poor jabs and lacking fast plus frame options. Slow reversals that are highly vulnerable to safejab setups.

Classic & Modern Versions Comparison

List of differences with Modern Ed
Missing Normals	Crouching Light Kick (2LK) Crouching Medium Kick (2MK) Jumping Light Punch (j.LP) Jumping Medium Kick (j.MK) Jumping Heavy Kick (j.HK)
Missing Command Normals	None
Shortcut-Only Specials	Psycho Spark (5S)
Miscellaneous Changes	5L is 5LK but switches to 5LP if chained into Body Blow Combination (5MP~HP) is now the starter for M Auto Combo Speed of Psycho Cannon (Lvl 2 SA) is determined by direction held during activation.

Frame Data Glossary - SF6
Hitbox Images	🟥 (Red): Attack hitbox Appears pink for Throw hitboxes 🟩 (Green): Vulnerable hurtbox that can be hit by strikes/projectiles If a move's hitbox and hurtbox overlap, the colors blend to appear orange 🟦 (Blue): Vulnerable throw hurtbox Will be thrown if Pink throw hitbox touches Blue throw hurtbox
Active	How many frames a move remains active (can hurt opponents) for. For projectiles with a maximum active period, a value may be listed in [brackets], but this number is not factored into the move's total frame count. For multi-hit moves with no gaps between the active hitboxes, active frames are listed as X,Y (or sometimes X*Y) For multi-hit moves with gaps between hits, active frames are listed as X(n)Y where n = the frame gap between hitboxes.
Cancel	Available options for canceling one move into another move. "Chn": Chain cancel (Light normals; specific chain options listed in Description) "TC": Target Combo "Sp": Special move "SA": Super Art (if a number is listed, refers only to that specific Super; SA3 = Lv.3 Super Art) "Jmp": Jump cancel (usually on hit only, if applicable) "SS": Serenity Stream (Chun-Li's stance) If one hit of a multi-hit attack is cancelable, this can be indicated with (1st), (2nd), etc. Occasionally, a move can be canceled only into a specific follow-up (e.g. Dee Jay [4]6P > 22PP); this can be indicated by listing the move input in the Cancel field, or with an asterisk that is explained in the move notes (Sp*)
Cancel Hitconfirm Windows	Hitconfirm reaction windows into Special Moves, Target Combos, and Super Arts. Refers to the amount of time (in frames) you have to cancel one attack into another attack on reaction e.g. most cancelable 2MKs have a 13 frame window to cancel into a Special/Super on reaction, making them nearly impossible to hitconfirm Counts from the first frame the attack connects until the final cancelable frame Visual effects like hitsparks and HP drain do not actually occur until frame 2; the first frame is still counted to keep the numbers consistent with previous games, and because it is technically possible to start reacting to the character's reeling animation on frame 1 If a Target Combo is cancelable into another attack, the hitconfirm window will include the entire sequence starting from the first hit If there is a frame gap on block between hits of the TC, the hitconfirm window may also be included for just the followup hit Some sequences like Ken's 5MP~HP TC may have a range of values listed (43f~47f). In this example, inputting 5MP~HP at its usual timing gives a 43f hitconfirm into a Special/Super. Delaying the chain into HP gives more total time for the final hitconfirm.
Damage	Attack damage on hit. Multi-hit moves may have the damage listed for individual hits as X,Y (or sometimes X*Y). Sometimes a move's damage changes depending on which active frame connects, or on cinematic vs. non-cinematic hits; in this case, multiple values may be listed, and it will be clarified in the move description.
Damage Scaling	Some moves cause additional damage scaling in combos. Refer to Game Data page for a more detailed breakdown. Scaling Types: Starter: When a move begins the combo, the next attack is scaled by X percent e.g. Ryu 2MK (20% Starter) > Hadoken: Hadoken is at 80% damage scaling Combo: When a move is comboed into, the next attack is scaled by X percent or X number of hits e.g. Ryu 2HP > OD High Blade Kick (2-Hit Combo Scaling) > Shoryuken: Shoryuken is at 70% damage scaling (100% > 100% > [skip 80%] > 70%) e.g. Cammy 5HP > OD Spiral Arrow (5% Combo Scaling) > Cannon Spike: Cannon Spike is at 75% damage scaling (100% > 100% > [80-5 = 75%]) Immediate: When a move is comboed into, this attack is scaled by X percent e.g. Drive Impact Crumple (20% Starter) > Throw (20% Immediate): Throw is at 60% damage scaling Multiplier: A damage scaling multiplier applies after Perfect Parry (50%) and mid-combo Drive Rush (15%). Any hits in the combo continue their usual damage scaling, but reduced by these amounts. These can bring the minimum scaling below the usual 10%, and they stack with each other; as a result, the minimum scaling can reach 4% using a long Drive Rush combo after Perfect Parry. Minimum Scaling: The lowest damage scaling that can be applied to an attack. Super Art Level 1/2/3 generally has 30%/40%/50% minimum scaling respectively. This ensures the attack will still do reasonable damage even at the end of a heavily scaled combo.
Drive Rush Cancel Advantage	Refers to the frame advantage when canceling a normal, command normal, or Target Combo into Drive Rush on hit or block (abbreviated as DRC for Drive Rush Cancel). This is calculated at the moment a follow-up attack can be input, not at the moment the character can block or perform movement options. An attack that with DRC +8 on Hit can link into an 8-frame attack, and DRC +4 on Block can create a true blockstring into a 4-frame attack. Note that any DRC on Block worse than +4 cannot form a true blockstring, allowing the opponent to interrupt with an invincible reversal. Most light normals are slightly negative after a DRC on block, meaning the opponent can mash their fastest normal to guarantee a counter-hit (though this requires fast reactions). The attacking character could punish this with Light > DRC into an immediate invincible attack, but this would be an incredibly expensive and high-risk gambit.
Forced Knockdown	Most airborne command normals, special moves, and Super Arts put the user in a "Forced Knockdown" state. While in this state, an air knockdown will occur when being hit by any attack, even if it would otherwise cause an air reset. As an example, Ryu's 2HP causes an air reset when used as an anti-air. Against a move like Cammy's Hooligan Combination, however, the 2HP puts her into an air knockdown state. This allows Ryu to successfully cancel 2HP into Shoryuken for a juggle, similar to how a Drive Impact wall splat works. Taking advantage of Forced Knockdown juggles is important for dealing with moves like Ken's Dragonlash, Dhalsim's Air Teleport, or Kimberly's 6HK~Hop sequence. Moves that already cause an air knockdown, like most j.MP air-to-airs, will not display the "Forced Knockdown" message.
Guard	Refers to the direction an attack must be blocked. L is for Low attacks (must be blocked crouching), H is for High attacks/overheads (must be blocked standing), LH is for attacks that can be blocked crouching or standing. T is for Throw attacks which cannot be blocked.
Juggles	When a character is put into an Air Knockdown state, it is often possible to follow up with a Juggle attack before they hit the ground. In the simplest terms, there are 2 main juggle states: Free Juggle: any attack can juggle, causing an Air Reset or an Air Knockdown Limited Juggle: only specific attacks with juggle potential may juggle The following is a more detailed overview of the SF6 juggle system: Juggle Count (JC): The status of the character being juggled. A high JC limits which attacks can work in juggles. JC0: free juggle state - any attack that can hit an airborne opponent will work JC1+: limited juggle state - juggle only works if the attack's Juggle Limit ≥ defender's Juggle Count A juggle count of -1 represents a crumple state; this can lead to a grounded or airborne hit depending on timing Juggle Start (JS): When starting a juggle, the opponent's JC will be set to this value. May be different vs. standing and airborne opponents. Attack with Juggle Start value of 3 will put opponent at JC3, so only attacks with Juggle Limit value ≥ 3 can follow up Even for attacks that don't normally start a juggle, this is relevant for Forced Knockdown and Crumple situations Juggle Increase (JI): When opponent is already in a juggle state, attacks will increase the opponent's JC by this amount. Airborne opponent at JC1 followed by attack with Juggle Increase value of 3 will set opponent to JC4 Juggle Limit (JL): Property of an attack hitbox that determines whether it connects on a juggled opponent. The JL must be ≥ the opponent's JC to hit successfully. An uppercut with a JL value of 5 will connect on an opponent at JC5 or below, but will whiff on JC6 opponent Most normals have a JL value of 0, meaning they only work in Free Juggle (JC0) states Some multi-hit attacks have different JL values on each hit, so a 3-hit move may only hit twice in juggles An example to tie everything together: An attack (JS3) launches opponent into the air (Opponent now at JC3) Followed up with an attack (JI2/JL4); it connects, because JL4 ≥ JC3 (Opponent now at JC5) Attempts to juggle again with same attack (JL4), but whiffs because JL4 < JC5 (Opponent hits the ground) Drive Rush notes: DR normals have a Juggle Start/Increase value of 0 DR normals have +3 added to their usual Juggle Limit More recently, the official definitions used by Capcom are slightly different than these community-designated terms. When reading official patch notes, the following terms are used instead: Combo Count Initial Value Combo Count Additional Value Combo Count Upper Limit
On Hit/Block	These are frame advantage values when the attack hits or is blocked. If the number is positive, then the move will recover 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, and the listed KD Advantage refers to how many frames the attacker can act before the defender finishes their wakeup animation. Note that generally, there is an extra +2 hit advantage on Counterhits and +4 hit advantage on Punish Counters (exceptions are noted in the description).
Recovery	How many frames it takes for a move to finish after the active frames have finished. For projectiles, recovery is considered to begin after the first active frame. Moves with different recovery values on hit/block/whiff may have multiple values listed like X(Y), with specific details listed in the description.
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. Moves with multiple relevant startup values may be listed as X(Y); for example, a move that hits airborne first before hitting grounded opponents, or a 2-hit move where the first hit whiffs at some ranges.
IASA / Actionable Recovery	Some moves play out an extended recovery animation when no other button/direction is input (for crouching moves, it applies when holding any down direction). These are often referred to as "actionable recovery" frames; in some games, the term IASA (Interruptible As Soon As) refers to the frame that Actionable Recovery begins. Letting the Actionable Recovery frames play out can change the character's position, potentially setting up spacing traps by recovering farther away. For example, Manon 5HP will recover much farther away from the opponent if no input is performed immediately after her recovery; holding back or down-back to block will keep her much closer to the opponent.

Normals

Standing Normals

5LP

Standing Light Punch

5LP

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5LP

Standing Light Punch

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
4	3	7	Chn Sp SA	300	LH	+4	-1

Chains into 5LP/2LP
- Self-chain has 3 different jab animations, but all have identical data/hitboxes
Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 13f
Drive Rush cancel advantage: +4 oH / -1 oB
Kill Rush (Forward/Back) cancel advantage: -18 oH / -23 oB
Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo (100/80/70...)

A chainable jab with very short range, making it difficult to use in punishes and confirms beyond point blank. The pushback on hit and block is low, so it is still usable in 3-light chains for hitconfirms.

Ed gets very little reward on Counter-hit, with a links like 2LK > 623MP or 5LK~LK~LK being his only real conversions. After a Punish Counter or DR~5LP starter, he can link into 5MP~HP for decent damage, though at max range his punish conversion is limited to 2MP.

5MP

Standing Medium Punch

5MP

[A]M

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5MP

Standing Medium Punch

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
7	3	15	Sp SA TC	600	LH	+6	-1

Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 15f
Drive Rush cancel advantage: +14 oH / +7 oB
Kill Rush (Forward/Back) cancel advantage: -8 oH / -15 oB

Primarily used as a combo tool and an approach out of Drive Rush that grants Ed advantage on block. In particular, it is the best option to use when canceling 2MP~DRC in neutral since it combos on hit and frame traps on block (though it leaves a gap that the opponent can reversal through).

5MP can chain into a launching 5MP~HP Target Combo with several useful juggle enders, most notably HP Blitz.

5HP

Standing Heavy Punch

5HP

[A]H

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5HP

Standing Heavy Punch

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
10	4	18	Sp SA	800	LH	+5	-2

Forces stand
Can be charged into Psycho Knuckle; releasing before 30f results in regular 5HP
- Button release startup is 4-8f depending on charge time
Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 18f
Drive Rush cancel advantage: +17 oH / +10 oB
Kill Rush (Forward/Back) cancel advantage: -5 oH / -12 oB

Hard hitting 10-framer comparable to Ryu or Ken's similar 5HP. Its strong hit advantage is useful in many Punish and Drive Rush routes, such as max range PC 5HP into 2MK. As a combo starter, forcing the opponent to stand allows a confirm into DRC~5HK for big damage; it also works well in several juggle routes.

This is Ed's only useful buffer into OD Flicker, making it a powerful neutral tool; however, this string can be interrupted on block at close range with a quick normal, so be sure to space it out.

5LK

Standing Light Kick

5LK

5L

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5LK

Standing Light Kick

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
6	2	13	TC	300	LH	+3	-3

Extends a strike-only hurtbox 3f before active
Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 14f (TC)
Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo (100/80/70...)

A ranged poke with range and frame data more similar to a medium button than a light. 5LK is great for harassing the opponent in neutral with his safe 5LK~LK Target Combo, then confirming the final LK on hit. It doesn't cancel into anything else, but occasionally Ed is +6 and this is his only combo ender.

Ed extends a large hurtbox on startup, making 5LK very susceptible to counterpokes. This also makes it harder to use against Drive Rush normals that slide forward with a disjointed hitbox.

5MK

Standing Medium Kick

5MK

5M

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5MK

Standing Medium Kick

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
10	2	16(20)	Sp SA TC	600	LH	0	-5

4f extra recovery on whiff and extends a wide hurtbox until the end of recovery
Extends a strike-only hurtbox on frames 4-9
Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 14f / 17f (TC)
Drive Rush cancel advantage: +8 oH / +3 oB
Kill Rush (Forward/Back) cancel advantage: -14 oH / -19 oB

A poke with excellent range and a Target Combo extension that can be confirmed into a knockdown. The early extended hurtbox allows it to be counterpoked if used too close to the opponent, but if well-spaced the opponent will have difficulty reaching Ed. Once 5MK is active, the hurtbox is slightly outside the hitbox, but on whiff the extended hurtbox makes it quite vulnerable to punishment.

5MK is one of the few medium buttons in the game that cannot create a true blockstring when Drive Rush canceled; as a result, opponents can always interrupt the follow-up with an invincible reversal. The reward on hit is also on the weaker side, with 5MP being his main route.

5HK

Standing Heavy Kick

5HK

5H

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5HK

Standing Heavy Kick

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
10	3	12	Sp SA	800	LH	+8	+4

Whiffs on crouching opponents
Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 17f
Drive Rush cancel advantage: +13 oH / +9 oB
Kill Rush (Forward/Back) cancel advantage: -9 oH / -13 oB

Insanely disjointed upwards hitting blow. 5HK is a remarkable anti-air from beyond cross-up range, even stuffing nightmare buttons like Luke's j.HP if used early enough. Its damage, fast recovery, and upwards hitbox make it a staple in many Drive Rush juggle routes, especially in the corner where it is less likely to cross under the opponent. In grounded combos, it makes an excellent punish starter with a link directly to 5HP. The hit advantage even allows Ed to microwalk for a triple DRC combo loop (or a double loop without burning out).

While 5HK has advantage on block, it will whiff on crouching opponents; only a true blockstring like 5HP~DRC into 5HK can force the opponent to keep standing if the first hit was stand blocked.

Crouching Normals

2LP

Crouching Light Punch

2LP

2L

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2LP

Crouching Light Punch

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
4	3	10	Chn	200	L	+3	-3

Chains into 5LP/2LP
Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo (100/80/70...)

Although it's nice to have a low-hitting 4 framer, Ed's 2LP lacks utility compared to other characters; in fact, it's essentially a 2LK in all but name. The range is comparable to Guile's 2LP or Ken's 5LP, but the lack of cancelability makes it a much weaker confirm tool and defensive option. Chaining into 5LP works from close range, but from farther out Ed has limited ways to cash out for damage.

As a Punish Counter starter, 2LP can link into 5MP at closer ranges, but this has similar range issues when spaced out. Linking to 2LK or 5LK is slightly more consistent. If you expect to interrupt the opponent's pressure with this button, CH 2LP links into 2LK > 623MP for a quick but consistent confirm.

2MP

Crouching Medium Punch

2MP

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2MP

Crouching Medium Punch

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
8	3	19	Sp SA	500	L	+2	-6

Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 13f
- DR cancel is delayed until after active frames
Drive Rush cancel advantage: +12 oH / +4 oB
Kill Rush (Forward/Back) cancel advantage: -8 oH / -16 oB
Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo (100/80/70...)
Extends a hurtbox on whiff until end of recovery

Acts functionally like a cancelable 2MK for most characters, though Ed's has some of the shortest range in the game. Canceling into Drive Rush is a decent way to initiate some offense against opponents trying to walk back, and a buffer into HP Blitz, HP Uppercut, or SA1 can whiff punish from surprisingly far out.

2HP

Crouching Heavy Punch

2HP

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2HP

Crouching Heavy Punch

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
10	4	24	-	900	L	HKD +30	-12

Counter-hit/Punish Counter: HKD +47
Has juggle potential; not a Hard Knockdown when juggled into

Ed's "sweep". While unsafe on block, this button's long range and fast startup can make it his only punish option on some moves, such as a perfectly spaced Jamie 2HK.

2LK

Crouching Light Kick

2LK

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2LK

Crouching Light Kick

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
5	2	12	Sp SA	300	LH	+2	-4

Extends a strike-only hurtbox 2f before active and another hurtbox until end of recovery
Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 12f
- Special/DR cancel is delayed until after active frames
Drive Rush cancel advantage: +5 oH / -1 oB
Kill Rush (Forward/Back) cancel advantage: -17 oH / -23 oB
Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo (100/80/70...)
Topmost hurtbox on frames 1-6 is vulnerable only to aerial attacks, preventing its use as an anti-air

A light poke with excellent range for how fast it is. It serves the function usually reserved for a 5LK, punishing slightly unsafe moves and stuffing grounded approaches. In fact, only Blanka, Manon, and Ken have a cancelable 5f light normal with more range than this 2LK. The best special to buffer into is MP Uppercut, as the forward movement will guarantee the hit if it connects.

While useful in some counter-hit routes, this button cannot be linked into naturally from other lights.

2MK

Crouching Medium Kick

2MK

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2MK

Crouching Medium Kick

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
9	2	16(17)	Sp SA	600	LH	+8	-1

Forces stand; whiffs vs. crouching opponents at longer range
1f extra recovery on whiff; extends a wide hurtbox until 15th recovery frame
Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 14f
Drive Rush cancel advantage: +16 oH / +7 oB
Kill Rush (Forward/Back) cancel advantage: -6 oH / -15 oB

2MK is an upward-angled poke with excellent range, though it is much weaker against characters with good crouching buttons. By forcing the opponent to stand on hit, Ed can convert a Drive Rush cancel into 5HK consistently for extra damage, making it a real threat in neutral.

The strong hit advantage allows Ed to combo into 5MP at closer ranges, and 2MP from a bit farther out. There is a small range on the screen where 2MK hits crouchers but cannot link afterwards; at this range, a cancel or a Counter-hit/Punish Counter into 5HP is the best follow-up.

As an anti-air, 2MK tends to lose or trade with most jump-ins. Being only 1f faster than 5HK and covering a similar angle, the only real advantage to this move is that it can be input while crouching.

2HK

Crouching Heavy Kick

2HK

2H

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2HK

Crouching Heavy Kick

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
12	2	17	Sp SA TC	800	LH	+1	-4

Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 16f / 19f (TC)
Drive Rush cancel advantage: +10 oH / +5 oB
Kill Rush (Forward/Back) cancel advantage: -12 oH / -17 oB

A cancelable buffer tool with decent range and a hitconfirmable Target Combo follow-up that can combo into a Super. This is not a sweep like most other 2HKs; instead, Ed slides forward during startup and hits the opponent mid. This has slightly longer range than even his 5MK or 2MK pokes due to the forward momentum, and Ed does not extend a significant hurtbox until the active frames begin, making it harder for the opponent to counterpoke.

Jumping Normals

j.LP

Jumping Light Punch

j.LP

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j.LP

Jumping Light Punch

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
5	5	3 land	-	300	H	+5(+9)	+1(+5)

Ed's fastest air normal with a slight downward angle. A consistent but unrewarding air-to-air.

j.MP

Jumping Medium Punch

j.MP

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j.MP

Jumping Medium Punch

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
8	6	3 land	-	500	H	+6(+13)	+2(+9)

Can hit cross-up
Shifts Ed's hurtbox upward during startup

Ed's only cross-up and one of his farthest downward-reaching attacks, comparable to j.LK with more hitstun to combo even from max height. When jumping over a poke or fireball, j.MP is the most likely button to punish the opponent and lead to a damaging combo. The hitbox is quite mediocre, however, and is unlikely to beat or trade with most anti-airs.

j.HP

Jumping Heavy Punch

j.HP

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j.HP

Jumping Heavy Punch

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
9	5	3 land	-	800	H	+8(+15)	+4(+11)

Spike knockdown vs. airborne opponents on Counter-hit/Punish Counter

A jump-in with a slight downward angle, this button has a better hitbox than j.MP near the fist but doesn't reach down quite as far. This means Ed must time it later in his jump arc, making it less likely to punish an opponent's whiffed poke or fireball.

j.LK

Jumping Light Kick

j.LK

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j.LK

Jumping Light Kick

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
8	3	3 land	-	300	H	+1(+9)	-3(+5)

Can be used as a fuzzy instant overhead (opponent must be in Burnout for true blockstring)

A punch that reaches down to the floor, with a bit more horizontal range than j.MP. The hitbox and hurtbox are perfectly aligned at its furthest point, so it is susceptible to losing or trading with most well-timed anti-airs. When connecting near max height, Ed is actually slightly negative on block, so j.MP is usually better for getting pressure off close jump-ins.

While this move can hit as an instant overhead, its slow speed makes it difficult to lock the opponent into standing blockstun.

j.MK

Jumping Medium Kick

j.MK

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j.MK

Jumping Medium Kick

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
10	2	3 land	-	700	H	+9(+11)	+5(+7)

Extends a large horizontal hurtbox 3f before active
Shifts Ed's hurtbox upward during startup

An aerial attack with enormous horizontal reach for both air-to-air and air-to-ground approaches. Very useful against characters like Dhalsim who like to stay airborne at half screen range. The hurtbox perfectly overlaps the hitbox and appears before the move becomes active, making it very susceptible to counterpokes and anti-airs. However, opponents trying to anti-air this move at long range may whiff entirely if Ed does an empty jump. Baiting the opponent with a mid-range neutral j.MK may allow a full grounded punish depending on the opponent's anti-air response.

j.HK

Jumping Heavy Kick

j.HK

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j.HK

Jumping Heavy Kick

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
8	2	3 land	-	800	H	+15	+11

Puts airborne opponents into limited juggle state
Shifts Ed's hurtbox upward during startup

A disjointed air-to-air and juggle tool with a sharp upward angle, making it difficult to land against grounded opponents even while standing. Has some slight juggle potential, allowing Ed to use this in some SA2 juggle routes.

Command Normals

5[HP]

Psycho Knuckle

5[HP]

[A+H]

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5[HP]

Psycho Knuckle (Lv.1)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
30+9	1~15	25~35	6KK*	800	LH	Crumple +76 (+12 ground)	-2(+2)

30f charge time; crumples opponent on hit (4f better grounded hit advantage on Punish Counter)
Side switch on hit/block unless opponent is cornered (4f better block advantage in corner)
Puts airborne opponents into limited juggle state
Foot hurtbox is extended from frame 7 onward (can be counterpoked with lows)
Charge is cancelable into Kill Rush (Forward) on frames 9-30
Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo (100/80/70...)

5[HP]

Psycho Knuckle (Lv.2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
60+9	1~15	29~35	6KK*	1200	LH	Crumple +76 (+12 ground)	+4

60f charge time; crumples opponent on hit (4f better grounded hit advantage on Punish Counter)
Side switch on hit/block unless opponent is cornered
Puts airborne opponents into limited juggle state
1 hit of meterless projectile durability during active frames
Foot hurtbox is extended from frame 7 onward (can be counterpoked with lows)
Charge is cancelable into Kill Rush (Forward) on frames 9-60
Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo (100/80/70...)

Ed charges a winding punch before launching himself for a fullscreen attack. The early startup frames are not immediately apparent, but as he continues charging his fist glows purple.

Upon a successful hit, Ed switches sides and the opponent is left in a crumple state that allows a full follow-up combo. If you're late, the opponent is popped up for a juggle instead. On block, the side switch still occurs but the frame advantage depends on how long the move was held; Lv.1 Psycho Knuckle is slightly minus, while Lv.2 Psycho Knuckle is very plus. On both hit and block, Ed will not switch sides with a cornered opponent; this also grants Ed frame advantage on a blocked Lv.1 version.

The Lv.2 version can be used to pierce through 1-hit projectiles; however, the charge time is far too slow to use this on reaction (and is fairly impractical even on a predicted fireball). The main benefit of this property is preventing opponents from throwing meterless fireball as soon as they react to the charging animation.

Releasing HP before frame 30 results in a standard 5HP, which can potentially bait an opponent expecting the attack from long range. Ed can also cancel the charging animation into Kill Rush (Forward), which is especially useful against opponents who hold Parry when they see the attack charging. One of the biggest threats to Ed is Drive Impact; while it's possible to bait this using a Kill Rush cancel, the long dash recovery is still likely to be hit before he recovers (resulting in a non-crumple counter-hit).

In OD Blitz > SA2 launching juggles, Psycho Knuckle can be used for near fullscreen corner carry. Example routes after the SA2 connects are 623HP, 6HP, Lv.1 Knuckle or 623HP, Dash, Lv.2 Knuckle. In grounded combos, Ed has much less time to charge the attack, making it not worth the damage sacrifice.

POSSIBLE BUG: if Lv.1 Psycho Knuckle connects on active frames 10-15 (only possible in a meaty oki scenario), Ed will not switch sides and will incur 35f recovery on block. This causes the move to become punishable (-8 to -13).

6HP

Cobra Punch

6HP

6H

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6HP

Cobra Punch

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
17	3	21	-	900	LH	+1	-3

Low Crush 7-19f (not airborne)
KD vs. airborne opponents; airborne Punish Counter gives significantly more KD advantage
- Limited juggle OTG state as opponent hits the ground

A forward-moving leaping punch useful for hopping over the opponent's low pokes. Has juggle potential, so has potential use in many combo routes. If you successfully crush a low and get a punish counter, it can lead to a small combo.

When juggling into 6HP at the maximum possible height, the opponent bounces high enough to juggle into SA2 in the corner. All other moves with juggle potential are too slow. This is not particularly useful, as Ed has much stronger and more consistent juggle routes.

Target Combos

5LK~LK~LK

Flicker Combination

5LK~LK~LK

5L~L~L

This one's safe

This one isn't. Built-in rekka.

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5LK~LK

Flicker Combination 1

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
7	3	15	TC	400(320)	LH	+3	-3

Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 29f (TC)

5LK~LK~LK

Flicker Combination 2

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
7	3	16	-	600(420)	LH	+1	-8

A hitconfirmable extension from Ed's long-range 5LK that is safe on the 2nd hit. The full combo string pulls Ed in closer to the opponent, allowing him to continue pressure with a 4f normal on hit, though the opponent can interrupt a throw attempt.

5LK~LK is an excellent harassment tool against opponents in Burnout, leaving Ed +1 on block.

5MP~HP

Body Blow Combination

5MP~HP

[A]M~[A]M

The German Chin Buster

The German Chin Buster

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5MP~HP

Body Blow Combination

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
13	2	23	Sp* SA	400	LH	KD +38	-8(-23)

Puts opponents into limited juggle state
Always a true blockstring from 5MP, but can whiff at max range (more unsafe)
Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 41f (into any move except Kill Rush Backward)
- Special/DR cancel is delayed until after active frames
Drive Rush cancel advantage: KD +52 / +6 oB
Kill Rush (Forward) cancel advantage: KD +30 / -16 oB
Counts as 2 hits for damage scaling when comboed into (applies to next hit)

A Target Combo extension from one of Ed's most important combo tools. It can juggle into most attacks, most notably HP Blitz for a safe jump anywhere on screen. It can also be DR canceled for pressure on block and a juggle on hit, though this can be awkward to convert midscreen.

The pushback on block can make it difficult to punish near max range for some characters; stubby combo starters like Ed's own 5MP can whiff, which can be an effective knowledge check. In Burnout, some characters can't punish with their 4f button outside point blank, and Lily 5LK can't punish at any range. Keep in mind that at absolute max range, Ed can whiff the Target Combo extension, making him much more punishable.

5MK~MK~HP

Hitman Combination

5MK~MK~HP

5M~M~M

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5MK~MK

Hitman Combination 1

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
7	2	20	TC	300	LH	0(-15)	-6(-20)

Always a true blockstring from 5MK even at max delay
Can whiff at max range (much more unsafe on hit/block)
Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 33f

5MK~MK~HP

Hitman Combination 2

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
11	5	23	-	600(480)	LH	KD +35	-11

Not an overhead despite the animation

A follow-up attack to 5MK that allows Ed to harass opponents near its max range. Despite being -6 on the 2nd hit, many characters have difficulty punishing when well-spaced. After confirming the first 2 hits, the HP ender can secure a knockdown that gives good oki anywhere on the screen.

In whiff punish situations, this Target Combo has a tendency to whiff. It's better to stick with 623HP or Drive Rush if you're outside of Ed's usual 5MK range.

2HK~HP

Low Smash Combination

2HK~HP

2H~H

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2HK~HP

Low Smash Combination

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
12	5	19	SA	700	LH	KD +34	-8

Puts opponents into limited juggle state
True blockstring (can leave up to 2f blockstring gap if HP is delayed)
Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 18f (single hit) / 43-47f (full TC) (Super)
- Super cancel is delayed until after 2nd active frame
Counts as 3 hits for damage scaling when comboed into (applies to next hit)

A confirmable extension from Ed's longest ranged poke. The damage potential is somewhat limited by the lack of special cancels and the high damage scaling, but it can be useful to close out a round. The opponent's juggle state is not quite as useful as OD Blitz when comboing into SA2.

If you expect the opponent to hit a button after your 2HK (-4 on block), you can delay this Target Combo chain to create a small blockstring gap. This is best used into SA2 to keep Ed safe if the opponent doesn't take the bait.

Throws

Forward Throw (LPLK)

Forward Throw

LPLK

LM

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LPLK

Face Buster

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
5	3	23	-	1200 (2040)	T	KD +34	-

Punish Counter: HKD +34
Applies 20% immediate damage scaling when comboed into (e.g. after Crumple)

Ed has several options for corner throw loop pressure. The most powerful is a charged LK Flicker, which is safe to most reversals and pulls the opponent in at +4 on block. A forward dash allows Ed to walk forward and manually time his follow-up throw, or step back and bait the opponent's throw escape while blocking reversals. The easiest option for timing is Kill Rush (Forward), which leaves Ed at +3. However, in this scenario you, cannot walk back to bait the opponent's throw escape. It can be useful to switch up your corner throw options so the opponent doesn't get too comfortable defending against one specific mixup.

Back Throw (4LPLK)

Back Throw

4LPLK

4LM

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4LPLK

Rib Crusher

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
5	3	23	-	1200 (2040)	T	KD +24	-

Side switches
Punish Counter: HKD +24
Applies 20% immediate damage scaling when comboed into (e.g. after Crumple)

After throwing the opponent back into the corner, Ed can dash up to become +5. He is left out of throw range, but can threaten with a meaty button like 5MP, or a 5LP that can link to 5MP on counter-hit. Ed can also Drive Rush for a stronger mixup. Against Blanka, E. Honda, and Zangief, it is possible to microwalk for a meterless strike/throw mixup after the dash, though it requires precise timing to beat their wakeup 4f normals.

Drive System

Drive Impact (HPHK)

Drive Impact

HPHK

DI

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HPHK

Turn Punch

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
26	2	35	-	800	LH	KD +35 / Wall Splat KD +65	-3 / Wall Splat HKD +72

Armor (2-hit): 1-27f; Range: 2.545 (1.495 movement + 1.05 hitbox)
On Hit/PC: Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo
On Block: Applies 20% scaling multiplier to all follow-up hits after Wall Splat; the next attack can incur additional Starter Scaling
Combos when canceled from 5HP or Punish Counter 5HK/5MP/2MP/2MK (no corner wallsplat; useful for depleting Drive gauge, especially after Perfect Parry)
A blocked DI can combo into another DI if opponent is not fully cornered (Stuns if opponent has less than 1.5 Drive bars)
- This happens because a blocked DI is not considered a "hit" for combo purposes
- Causes both the 20% Starter and 20% Multiplier scaling to apply to the follow-up combo

See Drive Impact on the Gauges page for more details.

When canceled from a normal, these are the important blockstring gaps; a gap of N will trade with an N-frame startup attack; [] = Burnout

5HP: 7[3]
5HK: 9[5]
5MP, 2MK: 10[6]
2MP, 5MP~HP: 11[7]
2HK: 12[8]
5MK: 14[10]
Note: A gap ≥ 6f can be thrown, and a gap ≥ 9f can be jumped out of by most characters

Against the following characters in Burnout:

JP (22K), frame 3 counter
Marisa (214K), frame 3 armor
Zangief (5[HP]), frame 4 armor

It's important to use a blockstring that cannot be absorbed by their armor/counter moves. Ideally, the string should also not be a true combo, or it will cause a Lock and prevent Stun.
* Denotes a move that causes Lock on Counter-hit, allowing the opponent to escape a Stun by mashing on wakeup.

5HP* > DI: 3f blockstring gap will work vs. Zangief 5[HP]
DR~5HK* > DI: 1f blockstring gap prevents opponent from absorbing the hit, but whiffs on crouch block
DR~5MP* > DI: 2f blockstring gap prevents opponent from absorbing the hit
DR~2MK* > DI: 2f blockstring gap prevents opponent from absorbing the hit
DR~2MP* > DI: 3f blockstring gap will work vs. Zangief 5[HP]

Drive Reversal (6HPHK)

Drive Reversal

6HPHK

6DI

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6HPHK

Hammer Blow (Block)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
20	3	26(31)	-	500 recoverable	LH	KD +23	-6

Full Invuln: 1-22f; Range: 1.479; Armor Break
5f extra recovery on hit; 4f screen freeze during startup

6HPHK

Hammer Blow (Recovery)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
18	3	26(31)	-	500 recoverable	LH	KD +23	-6

Full Invuln: 1-20f; Range: 1.479; Armor Break
5f extra recovery on hit; no screen freeze

See Drive Reversal on the Gauges page for more details.

Drive Parry (MPMK)

Drive Parry

MPMK

DP

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MPMK

Drive Parry

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
1	12 or until released	33(1)(11)	-	-	-	-	-

See Drive Parry on the Gauges page for more details.

Perfect Parry:
- Applies a 50% damage scaling multiplier to any punish afterwards
- vs. strikes, has only 1f recovery and prevents the opponent from canceling their attack
- vs. projectiles, puts you into a fixed 11f recovery

Drive Rush (MPMK~66)

Drive Rush

MPMK~66

DP~66

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MPMK~66

Parry Drive Rush

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
3+8	-	15(37)	-	-	-	-	-

1-bar version performed out of Parry
Startup is 1+8 immediately after successful Parry

MPMK or 66

Drive Rush Cancel

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
9	-	15(37)	-	-	-	-	-

3-bar version performed on hit/block from a cancelable normal
- Can also be performed from whiffed cancelable light normals

See Drive Rush on the Gauges page for more details. See Strategy page for Blockstring Gaps and Combo Routes

Startup refers to minimum time before an attack can cancel the Drive Rush animation
The first 15 recovery frames are cancelable into any attack
The final 22 recovery frames are cancelable into any attack or movement option or blocking (except Parry)
Only Normal and Command Normal attacks are enhanced with +4 frame advantage and improved juggle properties
Applies 15% damage scaling multiplier to any follow-up hits when used mid-combo
- Only applies scaling once per combo; does not apply when a Drive Rush enhanced attack starts the combo

Distance:

0.910 (min, cancel into immediate Throw)
2.190 (min, earliest blocking/movement frame)
3.374 (max, final DR frame)

Special Moves

Psycho Spark (236P)

Psycho Spark

236P

5S

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236P

Psycho Spark

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
14	12	8	6P* SA3	400	LH	+3	-5

Creates a 1-hit projectile that can clash with other meterless projectiles
On Perfect Parry, opponent has only 1f recovery but no screen freeze
Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 16f (Super) / 20f (6P); final 4 cancel frames will not combo into 6P

236PP

Psycho Spark

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
14	12	7	6P* SA2 SA3	200x2	LH	KD +43	-2

Creates a 2-hit projectile that can clash with other OD projectiles
On Perfect Parry, opponent has only 1f recovery per hit but no screen freeze
Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 14f (Super) / 22f (6P)

A punch enhanced by Psycho Power. This short-ranged attack can negate other projectiles of equal priority, making it useful in fireball wars. Also has enough juggle potential to be useful in several combo routes.

Ed can cancel the recovery of this move into his Psycho Shoot projectile. The button strength of the initial 236P does not affect the follow-up, but the OD follow-up can only follow from 236PP.

Psycho Spark is an excellent meaty tool due to its high number of active frames. The meterless version can be up to +14/+6 if well-timed. The OD version can be slightly better if timed perfectly on the last frame (+16/+10), but this slight boost is not worth the Drive cost.

This attack has some odd properties when Perfect Parried. The opponent will only incur 1f recovery as though they are parrying a strike, but there is no screen freeze or invincibility. For the OD version, this means that the opponent must Perfect Parry both hits with unusually fast timing in order to punish Ed.

Psycho Shoot (236P~6P)

Psycho Shoot

236P~6P

5S~6X

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236P~6P

Psycho Shoot

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
12	-	30	SA3	600	LH	+3	-8

1-hit projectile; button strength determines projectile speed (LP slow, MP mid, HP fast)
Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 4f (Super)
Projectile Speed: 0.05 / 0.10 / 0.15

236PP~6P

Psycho Shoot

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
12	-	28	SA2 SA3	400x2	LH	KD +46~	-2

2-hit OD projectile; only possible after 236PP starter (no additional Drive cost)
Button strength determines projectile speed (LP slow, MP mid, HP fast)
Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 10f (Super)
Projectile Speed: 0.05 / 0.10 / 0.15

A projectile that can only be input as a follow-up to Psycho Spark. This makes it harder to use for zoning, as Ed gives the opponent a visual cue if you throw it predictably. If you can set up the light version, it moves slowly enough for Ed to approach behind it to initiate his offense. The Light OD version is even better for this, as opponents won't easily be able to dissipate it with their own projectile.

Meterless Psycho Shoot is unsafe on block at close range, but canceling a button into 236P should give enough time to hitconfirm it. The projectile itself has juggle potential, and gives Ed some useful corner carry routes.

Psycho Uppercut (623P)

Psycho Uppercut

623P

623X or 6S (L)

Light

Medium

Heavy/OD

Light

Medium

Heavy

OD

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623LP

Psycho Uppercut

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
10	8	23(28)	SA3	900	LH	KD +38	-13

Anti-Air Invuln: 1-15f (cannot hit cross-up)
Allows follow-up juggle on high connect; 5f extra recovery on whiff
Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 24f (Super)
Applies 30% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo; counts as 2 hits for damage scaling when comboed into (applies to next hit)

623MP

Psycho Uppercut

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
14	6	32	SA3	1000	LH	KD +39	-20

Anti-Air Invuln: 1-19f; takes slight step forward
Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 22f (Super)

623HP

Psycho Uppercut

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
16	6	33	SA3	1200	LH	KD +38	-21

Anti-Air Invuln: 1-19f; takes large step forward
Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 22f (Super)

623PP

Psycho Uppercut

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
13	6	36(41)	-	800x2	LH	KD +18	-28

Full Invuln: 1-16f; takes large step forward
2nd hit only comes out on hit/block/parry (not on whiff or Perfect Parry)
On hit, invincibility is extended to cover the 2nd attack

An uppercut used for combos, juggles, anti-airs, and reversals. Each button strength is useful for different purposes.

LP Uppercut is Ed's primary anti-air, especially against close jumps, as he stands in place. It's a bit slow compared to similar moves in the game, but the high launch can set up a follow-up juggle if used early enough. Follow-up hits will incur an additional scaling penalty.

MP Uppercut is significantly slower than LP, but the forward movement makes it a more consistent anti-air against longer ranged jumps. It's also a useful buffer tool from 2LK.

HP Uppercut takes a large step forward, making it the best version for combos and midscreen buffers. It is the slowest of all versions, making it quite hard to anti-air with, though it can be useful if you predict a long-range move with extra landing recovery like Cammy's Cannon Strike. In most basic SA2 juggles, this version is used once or twice for optimal damage.

OD Uppercut is Ed's primary reversal with full invincibility. He takes a large step forward, giving it similar anti-air utility to the MP and HP versions. The forward movement also makes it useful as an anti-fireball tool in some matchups. Unfortunately for Ed, the startup of this move is quite slow; opponents can safely pressure Ed with a light normal on his wakeup, then recover on time to block the uppercut. It can still be useful if you predict a throw or a slower meaty normal. Keep in mind that you can use Perfect Parry to discourage the opponent's "safe" light pressure, forcing opponents to mix up their options a bit more.

Note that while all meterless versions are cancelable into SA3, it will simply whiff under the opponent. The only exception is a late canceled LP Uppercut, which can combo on the last 5 cancel frames (but is much more strict vs. airborne opponents). This Super cancel is primarily useful against armored attacks, or for chipping out an opponent in Burnout.

Psycho Blitz (214P)

Psycho Blitz

214P

214X or 4S (H)

Light. Keep 'em standing

Medium. Knock them down

Heavy. Knock them down harder

OD. Cancels into LVL 2

Light

Medium

Heavy

OD

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214LP

Psycho Blitz

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
11	3(3)3(6)4	14	SA3	200x2,400 (800)	LH	+3	-5

3 hits; Counter-hit/Punish Counter advantage carries through all hits
Puts airborne opponents into limited juggle state
Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 30f (Super)

214MP

Psycho Blitz

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
13	2(7)3(9)3	16(24)	SA3	250x2,400 (900)	LH	KD +39	-12

3 hits; 8f extra recovery on block
Puts opponents into limited juggle state
Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 39f (Super)

214HP

Psycho Blitz

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
15	2(11)2(6)2	23(26)	SA3	250x2,600 (1100)	LH	KD +40	-12

3 hits; 3f extra recovery on block
Puts opponents into limited juggle state
Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 39f (Super)

214PP

Psycho Blitz

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
13	1(4)1(3)1(3) 1(3)1(3)1(8)2	20	SA2 SA3	150x8,200 (1400)	LH	KD +42	-4

Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 61f / 85f (Super, grounded / airborne; only 54f on block)
- Launching hit only combos into midscreen LP/MP SA2 when canceled
Counts as 2 hits for damage scaling when comboed into (applies to next hit)

An advancing combo ender with high juggle potential.

The LP version combos from lights and leaves the opponent standing for a strike/throw/shimmy mixup. It can almost always be punished by light normals on block, though it becomes a safe buffer option against opponents in Burnout. On cornered opponents, juggling into it at the lowest possible height can set up a safe jump.

The MP and HP versions both knock down and grant Ed solid oki, but are much more unsafe on block. MP combos from light normals, while HP requires a medium or heavy starter. By juggling 5MP~HP into HP Blitz, you can set up a j.HP safe jump anywhere on the screen; note that midscreen, you will land quite far from the opponent, making it risky to attempt a throw on block.

OD Blitz combos from light normals, but on block it is both interruptible during startup and punishable by 4f normals. While a solid combo ender on its own, the most useful property of this move is its ability to cancel into SA2 for powerful juggle sequences. Canceling early on the 8th hit keeps the opponent grounded (also allowing an SA3 cancel), while the final hit launches the opponent. This launching hit will drop follow-up juggles in the corner, so it should be used midscreen into SA2 (LP or MP versions).

Psycho Flicker (236K)

Psycho Flicker

236K

236X or 2S (L)

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Psycho Flicker

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
11+5	4	26(24)	SA3	800	LH	+1	-6

Punish Counter: KD +61 Crumple (+22 before opponent falls to the ground)
Puts airborne opponents into a limited juggle state
2f less total recovery on Hit only
Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 7f (Super); causes 30% immediate damage scaling on SA3

236MK

Psycho Flicker

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
15+5	4	26(25)	SA3	900	LH	+3	-6

Counter-Hit: KD +36; Punish Counter: KD +62 Crumple (+23 before opponent falls to the ground)
Puts airborne opponents into a limited juggle state
1f less total recovery on Hit only
Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 7f (Super); causes 30% immediate damage scaling on SA3

236HK

Psycho Flicker

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
12+5	8	18	SA3	800	-	KD +51(+63)	-

Can only hit airborne opponents; leaves opponent in a limited juggle state
KD Advantage varies based on opponent's height
Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 7f (Super)

236KK

Psycho Flicker

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
25	4	32	SA2 SA3 (1st)	400x2	LH	KD +61	+4

Launches grounded opponent up into a limited juggle state; slams airborne opponents down for an OTG bounce
Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 4f (Super)
Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo; applies an extra 5% damage scaling to next attack when comboed into

An extremely long ranged hit that can hit straight or at an upward angle. All uncharged versions are a 1-hit projectile that can clash with projectiles of the same priority. Notably, the OD version will not continue to grab the opponent if it clashes with another OD projectile (but can pierce right through a regular fireball).

The LK and MK versions aim straight forward, with MK having more range and damage in exchange for a little extra startup. On Punish Counter, the crumple state allows a Drive Rush conversion for high damage. LK Flicker is an excellent buffer option out of 5HP that cannot be interrupted on block; the reward is fairly low, however, and any cancel into SA3 will put Ed at the minimum damage scaling level.

HK Flicker aims diagonally upward with a disjointed hitbox. It can be used in some high-connect juggles to tack on extra damage, but is a little slow to be a consistent anti-air. However, if you partially charge the attack and the opponent jumps in anticipation of a horizontal Flicker, you can release it early to snipe them out of the air.

The OD version pulls the opponent toward Ed without needing to charge it up. This grants excellent frame advantage on block, and gives a juggle on hit. It only combos naturally from 5HP and 2MK, but on block these cancels can be interrupted with fast normals. Because there is no charged version, Ed cannot cancel this into any Kill Rush command dash. If the opponent Parries, they are not pulled nearly as far; this prevents Ed from getting a strike/throw mixup from farther ranges.

Psycho Flicker (Hold) (236[K])

Psycho Flicker (Hold)

236[K]

236[X] or 2[S] (L)

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236[LK]

Psycho Flicker (Hold)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
26+5	5	24	SA3 (1st)	800,200	LH	KD +61	+4

Launches grounded opponent up into a limited juggle state; slams airborne opponents down for an OTG bounce
Cancelable into Kill Rush (Forward/Back) from frame 16 until release (can input with 66/44 or 6K/4K)
Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 6f (Super, 1st hit)
Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo; applies an extra 15% damage scaling to next attack when comboed into

236[MK]

Psycho Flicker (Hold)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
30+5	5	24	SA3 (1st)	800,200	LH	KD +61	+4

Launches grounded opponent up into a limited juggle state; slams airborne opponents down for an OTG bounce
Cancelable into Kill Rush (Forward/Back) from frame 16 until release (can input with 66/44 or 6K/4K)
Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 6f (Super, 1st hit)
Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo; applies an extra 15% damage scaling to next attack when comboed into

236[HK]

Psycho Flicker (Hold)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
30+5	10	19	SA3 (1st)	800,200	-	KD +56(68)	-

Can only hit airborne opponents; slams opponent down for a limited juggle OTG bounce
KD Advantage varies based on opponent's height
Cancelable into Kill Rush (Forward/Back) from frame 16 until release (can input with 66/44 or 6K/4K)
Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 6f (Super, 1st hit)
Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo; applies an extra 15% damage scaling to next attack when comboed into

All meterless version of Flicker can be enhanced by holding the button; you must charge at least 26f for LK and 30f for MK/HK Flicker, and it automatically releases after 115f. This turns the move into a 2-hit projectile, allowing it to grab the opponent through their 1-hit meterless projectile, or completely dissipate a 2-hit projectile (though it still loses to OD or Super projectiles).

Hitting the opponent with a charged Flicker launches them up into a high juggle state; if the opponent is airborne, they are instead slammed down for an OTG juggle. The high launch state allows you to keep the same side or cross under before continuing the juggle. Charged HK Flicker in particular is a great combo extension after an SA2 juggle.

Charged LK Flicker is an excellent oki tool after corner throws that beats jumps and is safe to most defensive options (notably, the projectile hitbox beats any reversal SA1). The opponent can Perfect Parry the Flicker release, but some characters struggle to punish Ed even when successful. After forcing the opponent to block, they are pulled in close for a strike/throw mixup that can loop into itself. However, an opponent using Parry from longer ranges will not be pulled in close enough for a mixup.

All versions retain the same angle as their non-charged counterparts, and the LK/MK versions gain additional range. Since the opponent can't tell which version you are charging, they may try jumping to avoid being grabbed from midscreen. If you occasionally charge the HK version in neutral, you can release the button for a quick long-range anti-air. However, since this doesn't hit grounded opponents, you run the risk of being punished by a Drive Rush or forward dash.

Another defensive option to consider when charging Flicker is Drive Impact. The grab effect does not work against armor, so if you get too predictable the opponent can punish you heavily on reaction to the charge animation. One way to counter this is to cancel the charge into an early Kill Rush command dash. If you do this early enough, you can recover and counter with a DI of your own. This technique also works against Parry, allowing you to land a Punish Counter throw. The easiest way to cancel into Kill Rush is to simply hit 6K or 4K, since it's faster than a dash input and the held Kick button counts as part of the 6KK/4KK input.

Kill Rush (5/6KK or 4KK)

Kill Rush

5/6KK or 4KK

5/6MH or 4MH

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5/6KK

Kill Rush (Forward)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
-	-	31	6P*	-	-	-	-

Counter-hit state for entire duration; head hurtbox disappears on frames 1-10
Can be performed while charging Psycho Knuckle or 236[K]
Cancelable into Kill Switch Breaker (11-12f) or Kill Switch Chaser (13-24f)

4KK

Kill Rush (Backward)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
-	-	31	-	-	-	-	-

Counter-hit state for entire duration; head hurtbox disappears on frames 3-26
Extends a wide forward hurtbox during recovery
Can be performed while charging 236[K]; cannot be performed after 5MP~HP
Distance: 0.999 (slightly farther than backdash)

A ducking command dash used for positioning, oki, and for its launching follow-up attack. Ed does not duck under projectiles, but the slightly lower hurtbox can dodge some high-angled normals or make jump-ins whiff over his head.

Ed's chargeable attacks can be canceled into Kill Rush to force the opponent to guess on defense. Psycho Knuckle only allows the Forward version, while meterless Flicker can go either direction. Dashing forward allows Ed to throw an attempted Parry, and depending on the scenario may recover fast enough to counter a Drive Impact. The backwards version can also be used to bait Drive Impact, but the extended recovery hurtbox limits its usefulness here; canceling a normal into charged Flicker and then dashing backwards will leave Ed open to being crumpled, so this is mostly applicable at longer ranges.

While charging Flicker, the fastest and easiest way to input Kill Rush is simply 6K or 4K, since the held kick counts as one of the buttons for the move input. It can also be input as a Forward Dash or Back Dash if you prefer.

The forward version is used to auto-time Ed's pressure after some knockdowns, such as his corner throw loop which leaves him at +3.

Kill Switch Break/Chaser (5/6KK~6P)

Kill Switch Break/Chaser

5/6KK~6P

5/6MH~6X

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5/6KK~6P

Kill Switch Break

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
11+11	3	20	SA3	600	LH	KD +38	-4

6P must be input early (11-12f) out of Kill Rush (Forward)
Puts opponent into limited juggle state; cannot hit cross-up
Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 12f (Super)
Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo; counts as 2 hits for damage scaling when comboed into (applies to next hit)

5/6KK~dl.6P

Kill Switch Chaser

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
13+11	3	20	SA3	600	LH	KD +50	-6

6P must be input late (13-24f) out of Kill Rush (Forward)
Puts opponent into limited juggle state; cannot hit cross-up
Cancel Hitconfirm Window: 10f (Super, final 2 cancel frames whiff)
Applies 20% damage scaling to next hit when beginning a combo (100/80/70...)

A launching uppercut that can only be input out of Kill Rush (Forward). The version Ed uses depends on the button timing; an early 6P results in a weak launch that can only be canceled into SA3, while a late input launches much higher for stronger juggles like HP Blitz. If the opponent is already airborne, both versions juggle high enough for a follow-up.

The late input requirement of Kill Switch Chaser limits its use in combos; only 5HP and 2MK can naturally combo into it, requiring a 3f/2f window similar to Luke's Perfect Flash Knuckle. The use of Drive Rush normals can make this more lenient in some routes.

Super Arts

Level 1 Super (236236K)

Psycho Storm

Level 1 Super Art

236236K

236236L or 5HS or 6HS

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236236K

Psycho Storm

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
13	2(7)2(16)2(3) 2(16)1(1)1(1)1	56	-	10x7,1300 (2000)	LH	KD +33	-32

Strike/Throw Invuln: 1-14f; Armor Break
Higher KD Advantage vs. airborne opponents
Drive Gauge Depletion: 0.5 bars (hit) / 0.25 bars (block)
30% minimum damage scaling

A long-ranged Super with a disjointed hitbox, primarily used as a juggle ender to tack on extra damage.

While it can be used as an invincible reversal, the slow startup creates the same weakness as OD Uppercut; opponents can simply pressure Ed with a meaty light normal and recover in time to block. SA1 also has the additional weakness of losing to projectiles, so as a defensive option it is mostly limited to avoiding stun in Burnout.

The final attack comes out on hit only. All hits form a true blockstring, so an opponent in Burnout can not avoid a chip kill once it connects.

Level 2 Super (214214P)

Psycho Cannon

Level 2 Super Art

214214P

214214M or 4HS

Skips neutral, extends combos, sets up safejumps, does the dishes, makes your bed

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214214P

Psycho Cannon

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
8	-	27	-	150x6,200 (1100)	LH	KD +115~	+65~

Armor Break; button strength determines projectile speed (LP slow, MP mid, HP fast)
7-hit Super priority projectile; last hit puts opponent into limited juggle state
Drive Gauge Depletion: 1 bar (hit) / 0.5 bars (block)
40% minimum damage scaling
Applies 20% scaling to Ed's Super Art gain until the end of the combo
Projectile Speed: 0.03 / 0.045 / 0.09

Extremely potent fireball super with some similarities to Rashid's Ysaar. The variable projectile speeds and high durability allow Ed players to create free-form mixups. Ed can use the fast version to mount his offense against projectile characters, or use the slow version to control space and start high-damage juggles that corner the opponent. It's also great in block pressure, letting him repeatedly extend his blockstrings and push the opponent to the corner. SA2 can pair well with Drive Impact, as the opponent is easily hit out of their counter-DI if timed properly. Be careful when activating raw in neutral, as anti-fireball moves (especially Supers) can punish the long recovery.

The most common use for Psycho Cannon is in juggles after a midscreen OD Blitz launch. With precise timing on your Super cancel and juggle follow-ups, Ed can carry opponents across the entire screen while landing multiple high-damage attacks and regenerating his own meter. The optimal juggle routes are extremely precise and require strong execution, but there exist easier alternative routes that are still worth going for.

If the last hit of SA2 connects simultaneously with a strike, the opponent will be kept grounded for a full combo. This can be set up in the corner by holding Up + Forward into a late j.HP after the Super activation.

Level 3 Super (236236P)

Psycho Chamber

Level 3 Super Art

236236P

236236H or 2HS

YOU'LL REGRET BEING BORN!

Critical Art adds 500 more damage

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236236P

Psycho Chamber

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
10	10	64	-	4000	LH	HKD +24	-49

Full Invuln: 1-14f; Armor Break
Drive Gauge Depletion: 1.5 bars (hit) / 0.75 bars (block)
- Cinematic time regenerates ~2.2 Drive bars for Ed
Only deals 500 damage if 1st hit trades
50% minimum damage scaling; applies 10% immediate damage scaling when canceled from special moves
- From canceled 236LK/236MK only, applies 30% immediate damage scaling

236236P

Psycho Chamber (CA)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
10	10	64	-	4500	LH	HKD +24	-49

Full Invuln: 1-14f; Armor Break
Available at 25% HP or below
Drive Gauge Depletion: 2 bars (hit) / 1 bar (block)
- Cinematic time regenerates ~2.2 Drive bars for Ed
Only deals 500 damage if 1st hit trades
50% minimum damage scaling; applies 10% immediate damage scaling when canceled from special moves
- From canceled 236LK/236MK only, applies 30% immediate damage scaling

While SA2 is most often used for its versatility, SA3 is Ed's strongest combo and juggle ender for cashing out damage in heavily scaled combos. It whiffs in most Psycho Uppercut cancels, but overall it is quite combo-friendly. It also makes for a decent anti-fireball tool from about half screen, especially against opponents with an extended projectile hurtbox.

While expensive, SA3 is also Ed's fastest invincible reversal option. Some characters can still safely meaty this Super with its 10f startup, but it is much more likely to beat safe jab setups intended to bait OD Uppercut or SA1.