* A solid option for going into 3A due to its low pushback on block
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====Close C====
====Close C====
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|name=close C
|input=cl.C
|input=cl.C
|description=
|description= A fast, downward fist
* A downward hammer blow.
* Launches slightly faster than cl.D but cancelling into 3A tends to whiff because of pushback.
* Launches slightly faster than Close D but rarely ever combos into 3A because of this move’s high pushback.
* For starting a combo, you are usually better off using Close D
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|name=close D
|name=close D
|input=cl.D
|input=cl.D
|description=
|description= Another knee to the midsection, this time with his outside leg.
* Another knee to the midsection, this time with his outside leg.
* The highest damage option for close punishes or jump ins due to its ability to combo into 3A.
* Slightly slower on startup than Close C, but more rewarding on hit and leads to better blockstrings.
* The highest damage option for close punishes or jump ins due to its consistent ability to combo into 3A.
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|name=crouch A
|name=crouch A
|input=2A
|input=2A
|description=
|description= A quick, crouching jab with incredible frame data.
* Links into cl.C on hit
A fast and very plus cr.A. At +3 on block, it's a quite difficult button to challenge as it'll stuff most other buttons due to the advantage.
* Links into cl.C on hit. If 2A hits meaty, it will link into 2C.
* +3 on block makes 2A > 2C a very good frame trap due to 2C’s 6-frame startup.
* Can combo into 3A at short range, converting a light hit into big damage specials that would normally only be accessible from a close heavy starter.
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|description=
|description=
* Unlike many other cr.Bs, Ralf's can chain into cl.B.
* Unlike many other cr.Bs, Ralf's can chain into cl.B.
* Command cancellable, making running out of space to perform a cr.A less of a worry.
* Combos into 3A. See the relevant note in the Crouch A entry above.
* Special cancelable, but 236A is likely your only option to convert a 2B hit into a combo in most scenarios.
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|input=2C
|input=2C
|description=
|description=
* At max range, only 236C and supers (not climax) combos.
* Has slightly less range than far D.
Ralf leans forward and performs a double punch. On the faster end of horizontal cr.Cs, and has some decent range, making it a good punisher. Has somewhat lower pushback than his other heavy normals. Command cancelable, but doesn't connect into 3A unless Ralf is very close. Ralf's options from this move are relatively limited overall at a distance because of pushback; the only move that will always connect is 236C.
God-tier normal that does just about everything you'd want a normal to do. It's fast, command-cancelable, even on block, and has excellent reach. The only thing it doesn't have going for it, arguably, is its pushback; while this makes it safer to throw out in neutral, this also makes it difficult to confirm into his strongest conversions, such as 236BD or 624BD. This limits its punish capabilities slightly, but nonetheless, Ralf's 2C is a low-risk normal with exceptionally high reward. Abuse it.
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|name=crouch D
|name=crouch D
|input=2D
|input=2D
|description=
|description= Ralf quickly sticks his leg out against the ground. Another very good normal.
* Safe on block because of huge pushback. If cancelled into practically anything, it's probably no longer safe.
Possibly one of the greatest sweeps in the King of Fighters series, Ralf's cr.D is the exact same as Clark's in terms of appearance, but the frame data is a bit different. Its slower startup and longer active frames are only by a miniscule amount, but it does have significantly lower recovery and better frame advantage.
This is also one of the few sweeps that's typically not worth cancelling into anything. It's already only slightly minus and very safe on block, and Ralf's cancel options that are safer are few to none; Ralf Impact will only connect at point blank range due to the massive pushback.
* Good range and amazing frame data for a sweep.
* Cancel options out of this sweep are limited, but being -1 on block with huge pushback is not a bad place to be.
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|name=jump A
|name=jump A
|input=j.A
|input=j.A
|description2=
|captions= Hop Version (Hitbox), Jump Version
* A chop angled downwards.
|description2= A quick, downward chop with Ralf’s front hand.
* Does not seem to hit all that low compared to all his other jump normals and thus has very little utility.
* Decent choice for hitting an opponent underneath Ralf, especially in air-to-air situations
* Can be canceled into j.236P for a double overhead, and is usually the best aerial normal to cancel into it
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====Jump B====
====Jump B====
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|name=jump B
|name=jump B
|input=j.B
|input=j.B
|description2=
|captions= Hop Version (Hitbox), Jump Version
* A horizontal kick.
|description2= A horizontal kick.
* Has the most reach out of all his jump normals, even his j.CD.
* Has the most reach out of all his jump normals, even his j.CD.
* Works decently as a cross up, but j.C is even better for this purpose.
* Can cross up
* Has a tendency to whiff on crouching opponents if used too early during a jump, especially with hops.
* Not very good at hitting opponents under Ralf, but a great choice for air-to-air situations.
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====Jump C====
====Jump C====
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|name=jump C
|name=jump C
|input=j.C
|input=j.C
|description2=
|captions= Hop Version (Hitbox), Jump Version
* A jumping elbow drop.
|description2= A jumping elbow drop.
* Has the shortest horizontal range out of all his air normals, but not by much.
* Has the shortest horizontal range out of all his air normals, but not by much.
* Excellent cross up hitbox.
* Can cross up
* Can be canceled into j.236P, but j.A and j.CD are better options for this.
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====Jump D====
====Jump D====
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|name=jump D
|name=jump D
|input=j.D
|input=j.D
|description2=
|description2= A backwards drop kick.
* A backwards drop kick.
* Kind of like his j.B, except it reaches lower with less range.
* Can hit as an instant overhead if performed immediately after jumping.
* Best used as a long-ranged jump in against fireballs and low attacks.
* Great for hitting an opponent below Ralf.
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===Rush===
===Rush===
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|name=rush
|name=rush
|input=cl.AA/cl.AAX
|input=cl.AA/cl.AAX
|description2=
|description2= 3-hit jab combo followed by a Rush ender.
* 3-hit jab combo that goes into either his vulcan punch, (MAX) Bareback Vulcan Punch or Climax, depending on meters/last button pressed.
* Meterless ender: Vulcan Punch
* Super ender: Bareback Vulcan Punch
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|moveId=ralf_cd
|moveId=ralf_cd
|description=
|description= Ralf takes a step forward and delivers a haymaker with his outside fist.
* Ralf takes a step forward and delivers a haymaker with his outside fist.
* Launches quickly when compared with other CDs while also reaching a bit more than half the screen.
* Great mid-range poke.
* Another excellent long range poke along with f.C and f.D.
* 0 on block with high guard damage makes this a staple in Ralf’s guard pressure
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|moveId=ralf_236cd
|moveId=ralf_236cd
|description= A contender for best shatter strike in the game due to its range and reward.
* Regardless of whether this hits on a grounded or airborne enemy, this can be followed up on hit with '''236C > 236A > 236236P > 214236BD > j.236P''' for up to 662 damage at the cost of 3.5 bars.
* [[The_King_of_Fighters_XV/Meters_and_Gauges#Shatter_Strike|Read more about the Shatter Strike here.]]
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====AdvanceStrike====
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|moveId=ralf_214cd
|description=
|description=
* On a standalone crumple, you can follow up with 236C or 63214BD for a juggle combo, even if the shatter strike hits at max range.
*Same animation and range as his CD.
* The throw counter is at the feet.
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|name=jump CD
|name=jump CD
|input=j.CD
|input=j.CD
|description2=
|captions= Hop Version (Hitbox), Jump Version
* Has good horizontal range and is oppressive to deal with when on the ground.
|description2= A slow, horizontal kick with both legs. Like any other j.CD, forcing your opponent to block this will usually lock them in a hefty amount of blockstun, allowing you to start a blockstring or attempt a frame trap.
* One of the easier jump CDs to anti-air due to an extended hurtbox briefly during the start-up frames.
* Not very useful as an air-to-air.
* Good horizontal range
* One of the easier jump CDs to anti-air due to a briefly extended hurtbox during the start-up frames.
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|name=Dynamite Head Butt
|name=Dynamite Head Butt
|input=(close) 4/6C
|input=(close) 4/6C
|description=* Placeholder
|description= A headbutt.
*Safejump: If the opponent is in the corner, hold forward jump during the animation.
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===Head Strike===
===Head Strike===
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|name=Head Strike
|name=Head Strike
|input=(close) 4/6D
|input=(close) 4/6D
|description=* Placeholder
|description= Ralf drops the opponent on their head behind him.
*Does not provide enough frame advantage for a safejump.
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|name=Jet Upper
|name=Jet Upper
|input=3A
|input=3A
|description=
|description= A fast, straight upward punch, used for anti-airing and to convert light attacks into specials with 15-20 frames of startup.
* A strong anti-air but overshadowed by f.C and 214C.
* Almost nonexistent horizontal range; infamously whiffs after cl.C.
* Useful for converting light starters into heavy ones. (e.g. 2B/2A > 3A)
* Safe on block, but has terrible horizontal range.
Mediocre move for anti-airing and converting lights, and not much else. It's really hard to use this move for much else because of a lack of horizontal range.
Ralf steps forward and performs an uppercut with his inner fist. Used to convert from light normals (Ralf's heavy/EX specials otherwise won't combo) and extend from heavy normals. Also serves as a main anti-air because Ralf doesn't have a vertical cr.C. Keep in mind that if you use this as a converter/extender, make sure you stay close enough to the opponent so that it will connect, as it has terrible horizontal range.
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|name=Ralf Kick
|name=Ralf Kick
|input=63214B/D/BD
|input=63214B/D/BD
|description3=
|captions= B Version (Hitbox),, D Version,, EX Version
* B version is a spinning drop kick that hits overhead.
|description3= After a short delay, Ralf leaps forward with a spinning dropkick.
** Has excellent range, reaching about 2/3 of the screen.
** If spaced properly, is plus on block and can lead to a juggle combo in corners.
* B version hits overhead
* D version is a feint and can be cancelled into 236A/C/AC in the air.
** Has excellent range, reaching a bit further than half-screen distance.
* EX version allows for high damage corner combo extensions with crumple > 236C > 63214BD > 236B > 236A.
** If spaced properly, can become safe on block or start a juggle in the corner on hit.
* D version is a feint with no hitbox and can be cancelled into j.236P in the air. Not very useful either way, and Ralf is in counterhit state the entire time.
* EX version is much faster and has hitboxes on the way up and can be followed up, usually with 236C. However, it is not an overhead.
* EX version allows for high damage corner combo extensions with 236BD > 236B > 236C > 63214BD > 236B > 236A.
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|name=Ralf Impact
|name=Ralf Impact
|input=236B/D/BD
|input=236B/D/BD
|description3=
|captions= Normal Version (Hitbox), EX Version
Ralf rears back and performs a massive punch. Both the '''B''' and '''D''' versions are very plus on both hit and block, but don't connect from heavies and are relatively telegraphed. Mostly used as combo filler in the corner after 236BD.
|description3= Ralf rears back and performs a massive straight punch that causes a small explosion.
The '''EX version''' is his standard metered combo starter. Sends the opponent into a higher juggle state from 236C. If you try to input it again directly afterwards or after a Shatter Strike, it will cause a wallbounce instead. Typically not worth it as it sacrifices a lot of damage for nothing, though.
* Generally used as a frame-trap tool, but 236B can become combo filler in a few specific situations (such as '''236BD > 236B > 236C > 624BD > 236B > 236A''' in the corner)
* Plus on block. 236B can combo into 2C on hit (if in range) and 236D can combo into 236A on hit.
* 236D is slower, but grants more advantage frames on both block and hit.
* 236D also wallbounces on counterhit. Follow this up with an immediate 236C > 236A.
* Both light and heavy versions are too slow for anything to combo into it on a grounded opponent without a crumple.
* EX version starts up much faster (allowing Ralf to reliably combo into it from close heavies or 3A) and crumples on hit. If opponent is already crumpled or airborne, wallbounces instead.
* EX version is still safe on block, but no longer plus and starts up too fast to be used as a frame trap.
* '''Close B/D > 3A > 236K''' is a solid option for using this move in blockstrings or combos. Hit-confirm the starter and 3A, then go into 236BD if they hit. If not, use the other two versions.
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|name=Dynamite Ralf Punch
|name=Dynamite Ralf Punch
|input=214A/C/AC
|input=214A/C/AC
|description3=
|captions= A Version (Hitbox), C Version, EX Version
Ralf punches the ground, generating an explosion that surrounds his figure. Dynamite Ralf Punch serves as Ralf's DP and is an excellent way to build meter as well as negating fireballs and anti-airing.
|description3= Ralf punches the ground below him, causing a huge explosion on his location. Basically, this is Ralf’s anti-air and/or reversal. All versions destroy projectiles that touch it, and doing so will dramatically shorten its recovery frames.
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'''A version:''' Combos from lights, but its extremely small horizontal hitbox makes it practically worthless for small combos; 236A is a better option. Mostly used to build meter.
'''A version:''' Nearly worthless. Still destroys projectiles and recovers very fast, which is about the extent of its usefulness. It has no use in combos, fishing for stray hits with this is both extremely difficult and unrewarding, and this move does not work well as an anti-air due to a lack of any sort of invulnerability.
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'''C version:''' Has full body invincibility against physical aerials on startup, but is very slow for an anti-air with extremely long recovery. Has an attack follow-up window of 0, so unless the move counterhits, it will not combo into anything, even supers.
'''C version:''' Better, but not amazing. Very slow anti-air, but it is invulnerable to aerial attacks. Technically super cancelable, but nothing will hit after 214C unless this move counterhits. Extremely punishable on whiff or block.
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'''EX version:''' Full-body invincibility on the first 9 frames of its 11-frame startup, but leaves Ralf wide open on both block and whiff.
'''EX version:''' Grants full invulnerability, deals much more damage and starts up a bit faster. Still not amazing due to its 11F startup, but it is a functional anti-air and can work as a reversal. Still comes with lengthy recovery.
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|name=Vulcan Punch
|name=Vulcan Punch
|input=mash A/C or AC x5
|input=mash A/C or AC x5
|description2=
|captions= Ralf's iconic rapid punch. / Normal Version (Hitbox),, EX Version
* Ralf's only meterless hard knockdown. Can cancel from f.C and f.D.
|description2= Ralf performs a rapid series of punches at an upward angle. Complete with micro-explosions, of course. As a move, offers next to nothing with an overwhelming amount of drawbacks; this move is very bad and should be avoided in any serious scenario. Most of what it does is better accomplished with other moves, and usually with far less risk attached. Thankfully, the input for it makes this move practically impossible to perform on accident.
* Can be mashed to extend the move's active frames.
Ralf's mash special is the only mash special that wasn't reworked into a motion input. Great for ending combos after high juggles (such as after 236BD or 624BD). You can mash the punch buttons to extend Vulcan Punch's active frames, but the move will always only hit a single time on opponents that aren't blocking and grant a hard knockdown afterwards. '''EX''' version can hit up to four times, and is +4 on block, but causes a soft knockdown.
* The exact input for the move is hitting A and/or C 5 times in a 60-frame window. If the fifth input is AC, the EX version is activated. This input can be frustrating to perform on command, limiting this move's application in most situations.
* Keep pressing punch buttons to extend the duration of the attack. Ralf can also slowly move forward during the non-EX version. The EX version has a fixed duration.
* Uniquely, can be canceled into from any ground normal, even ones that are not special cancelable. Even the kicks. If performed after Far C, this move will retain the forward movement similar to Quick MAXing after Far C.
* The normal version only hits once, despite the animation. The EX version hits 4 times and, if very close to an opponent in the corner, combos into 2D. This is very situational, and likely won't come up in a live match.
* Ralf's only meterless hard knockdown, allowing Ralf to follow it up with j.236A in the corner.
* Extremely unsafe on block. EX version is +4, but getting every hit to land on a blocking opponent is very unlikely and 236K offers the same plus-on-block utility for free.
* Deceptively small hitbox makes using this as a wall a less than viable tactic
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|name=Gatling Attack
|name=Gatling Attack
|input=236A/C/AC
|input=236A/C/AC
|description3=
|captions= A Version (Hitbox),, C Version,,, EX Version
Standard Ikari Warrior combo filler. A backfist followed by a jab (236A) or an uppercut (236C). Good for low execution confirms, going through projectiles, or chipping out. Very unsafe on block.
|description3= A backfist followed by a jab (236A) or an uppercut (236C).
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'''A version:''' Cancels from lights. Easily cancels into all of Ralf's supers.
'''A version:''' Combos from lights. Easily cancels into all of Ralf's supers. Can be made a bit more safe on block with proper spacing. You’re never truly safe, but good spacing will at least minimize the damage you take or make it very difficult to punish.
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'''C version:''' Launches the opponent upward slightly. Followup options depend on if the opponent has been juggled or not (i.e. cr.D is the only followup if 236BD or 63214BD haven't been used). If the opponent has been juggled, you can follow up into 236A, Vulcan Punch and 63214BD. Regular versions of Bareback Vulcan Punch (2141236K) will not connect from this move outside of the corner if all three hits connect.
'''C version:''' Combos from 3A and heavies. On a grounded opponent, your followup options are a slightly charged 236236P or sweep. If the opponent is airborne or crumpled, this move launches high enough for 236C > 236A to combo.
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'''EX version:''' Resembles one of Ralf's old supers. Leads to a hard knockdown on the last hit. Cannot juggle the opponent.
'''EX version:''' Has projectile invulnerability, making it a decent anti-fireball tool if Ralf is close enough to the opponent. Aside from that, the last hit is a hard knockdown but this move does not work well against an airborne opponent and may drop before the last hit, allowing the opponent to recover from a soft knockdown and immediately punish Ralf.
Against grounded opponents EX version can be followed up by j.236P for extra damage.
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|name=Dive Bomber Punch
|name=Dive Bomber Punch
|input=j.236A/C/AC
|input=j.236A/C/AC
|captions= '''BANDIT BRINGER'''
|captions= Normal Version (Hitbox), EX Version
|description3=
|description3= Ralf pauses for a moment before launching a dive-punch at a 45-degree angle toward the ground. This attack can only be performed in the air (including after 624D), and can hit an opponent that has been knocked down (referred to as “OTG”)
* Values in [] indicate damage when the move OTGs.
* Ralf’s only dedicated mixup tool, allowing him to perform a double overhead by canceling into it from an aerial normal
* Heavy version pauses for a bit longer, but deals more damage
* EX version does even more damage and has invulnerability during the pause
* Aiming for the bottom of an opponent’s hurtbox will make this move safer. Aiming for the top of their hurtbox will make it more unsafe. Either way, this move is very punishable on block.
* Values in [] indicate damage when the move OTGs. This damage is still subject to combo scaling.
* Hit this after any super attack (or other hard knockdown, even the move that sucks) for free additional damage. Do not be afraid to use the EX version if it might be the difference between ending the round and the opponent surviving.
* Briefly halts Ralf's aerial momentum.
* Briefly halts Ralf's aerial momentum.
* Cancels from Ralf's j.A, j.C, and j.CD.
* Cancels from Ralf's j.A, j.C, and j.CD.
Ralf briefly pauses in the air before diving at a 45 degree angle downwards with a straight punch, causing an explosion that hits overhead upon landing. Causes a hard knockdown, but the frame advantage is dependent on how high Ralf was in the air (highest frame advantage on hit and lowest frame disadvantage on block from lowest height, and vice versa for highest height). Ralf is left very open after using the move, but he hops a certain distance away at the end of the animation, making it hard for the opponent to punish him if they don't have the proper move to do so.
Very good for tacking on extra damage after supers. 236C has longer startup, but causes more OTG damage.
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|name=Galactica Phantom
|name=Galactica Phantom
|input=236236A/C/AC can hold
|input=236236A/C/AC can hold
|description2=
|captions= Normal Version Charge (Hitbox), Normal Version Attack, Max Version Charge, Max Version Attack
|description2= Ralf rears back and charges up for as long as the punch button is held. Once fully charged, or the button is released, Ralf unleashes a powerful lariat that explodes in contact and travels forward about 3/4 of the screen (fullscreen for the 2-bar MAX version)
* Can be charged to increase damage dealt (or to make sure it doesn’t whiff after 236C).
* Charging will not increase distance traveled
* Values in [] indicate when move is held
* Values in [] indicate when move is held
* A/C versions have full projectile invincibility during the punch all the way until the punch lands, making it a great fireball punish.
* A/C versions have full projectile invincibility during the punch all the way until the punch lands, making it a great fireball punish.
* MAX version has armor against high and mid physical attacks while charging and full armor during the punch.
* MAX version has armor against high and mid physical attacks while charging and full armor during the punch.
An exploding lariat that travels ''very'' far (3/4 the screen A/C, fullscreen MAX). The A/C version has enough projectile invincibility to punish fireballs from very far.
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|name=Bareback Vulcan Punch
|name=Bareback Vulcan Punch
|input=2141236B/D/BD
|input=2141236B/D/BD
|captions= "Here's the big one!"
|captions= Normal Version (Hitbox),, Max Version
|description2=
|description2= Ralf dashes and tackles his opponent to the ground. If not blocked, he rapidly punches them on the ground with both fists and ends with a final exploding blow that leaves the opponent next to Ralf.
* Ralf dashes and tackles his opponent to the ground. If not blocked, he rapidly punches them on the ground with both fists and ends with a final exploding blow.
* B/D versions have a slower startup and will whiff when super cancelled from grounded 236C unless very near or in the corner.
* B/D versions have a slower startup and will whiff when super cancelled from grounded 236C unless very near or in the corner.
* MAX version has full invincibility for a brief moment and launches faster. Unlike normal versions, it will combo from a grounded 236C super cancel.
* MAX version has full invincibility up to this move’s active frames and launches faster. Its hitbox is also taller, allowing it to combo from other moves (such as 236C or 236236P) easier.
* Both versions can always be followed by an OTG j.236P
Go-to combo ender as long as the opponent isn't juggled too high. Combined with a j.236P OTG, you can get a lot of damage off of this super.
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|moveId=ralf_2141236cd
|moveId=ralf_2141236cd
|input=2141236CD
|input=2141236CD
|description=
|description= Ralf does 8 rapid punches like his vulcan punch, straight forwards instead of upwards. If any of these punches connect, his opponent staggers backwards while Ralf rears back to deliver a single devastating punch, setting the ground ablaze. Ralf then slowly treads forwards with his back turned to the inferno.
* Ralf does 8 rapid punches like his vulcan punch, straight forwards instead of upwards. If any of these punches connect, his opponent staggers backwards while Ralf rears back to deliver a single devastating punch, setting the ground ablaze. Ralf then slowly treads forwards with his back turned to the inferno.
* Does not lose any damage in juggles and climax cancels as only 1 the first 8 punches do any damage, regardless of how many punches actually hit.
* Does not lose any damage in juggles and climax cancels as only 1 the first 8 punches do any damage, regardless of how many punches actually hit.
Ralf is one of the mercenaries led by Heidern. His rank is colonel, and he incorporates a combination of Heidern-style assassination moves and martial arts into his unique fighting style. He is extremely caring and his subordinates trust him deeply. Oftentimes, Clark and Leona accompany him on missions.
Jump: 41f Hop: 33f Backdash: 22f Run Speed Ranking: 7
Devastating damage output and big normals are what define Ralf Jones. In terms of movelists, Ralf is one of the most dynamically altered characters in the series; once a charge-based semiclone of Clark, since XIII Ralf has been significantly reworked into a more unique character.
In XV, Ralf is a fully motion-input brawler with an explosive flair that emphasizes his damage potential, which skyrockets as he builds meter. EX Ralf Impact (236BD) crumples the opponent on hit, leaving them wide open enough for Ralf to follow up with a Gatling Attack (236P) combo, or spend even more meter and use EX Ralf Kick (624BD), a multi-hit attack that sends the opponent into a juggle.
With options like Gatling Attack and EX Ralf Kick that move Ralf and the opponent a great distance on hit, Ralf can easily send the opponent into the corner, where they'll be trapped by Ralf's beefy normals. Ralf's st.C, st.D, st.CD, and cr.D have huge range, with the former two easily catching hops. If the opponent tries to get a little too close for comfort, Ralf can use Dynamite Ralf Punch (214P), a standing DP-style move that Ralf can even use to build meter quickly from afar. These options alone give Ralf a very strong neutral game.
Ralf's aerial options might seem lackluster at first glance, but don't be fooled. His j.C is a designated crossup button, and his j.B and j.CD have great range, the former noticeably so for a j.B. Ralf also has an air-only special, Dive Bomber Punch (j.236P) that leads to a hard knockdown, and can also be used to tack on extra damage after using one of his supers, such as Bareback Vulcan Punch (2141236K[K]).
Ralf's main weaknesses stem from his speed. A slugger to a fault, Ralf can struggle to keep up with faster characters and zoners. While his only command normal, Jet Upper (3A) might be very fast for one, it has a very stubby hitbox and Ralf players who aren't careful enough may accidentally push the opponent out of range before they can use it. While Ralf's limited mixup options such as Ralf Kick Feint (624D) or j.X xx 236P can have great reward on hit, their noticeable startup makes them easy to punish, forcing Ralf to rely on universal mechanics and frame traps to open up opponents.
Overall, if you're willing to trade speed for a more destructive offense, then Ralf might be your character. While he can work in any team position, placing him on mid or anchor will allow him to instantly capitalize on meter for massive damage.
Ralf Jones is a straight-shooting, explosive brawler with huge normals, great guard pressure and massive damage output.
Pros
Cons
Great Frame Traps: Ignoring the more obvious example of 236K, Ralf has the frame data to run a dangerous offense centered around frame trapping the opponent. This, combined with the fact Ralf only needs one good hit confirm to blow up the opponent, makes trying to poke through gaps in Ralf’s pressure an extremely dangerous game. This can even convert an opponent’s crumbling guard meter into a forced mistake once they are forced to take action.
Outstanding Normals: On top of having fantastic frame data attached to them, most of them have huge hitboxes. There are very few duds in Ralf’s moveset, allowing you to easily control a large amount of space with the press of a button.
Explosive Damage: It takes very little for Ralf to drop a nuke on the opponent’s health bar. Ralf does more damage than most other characters with some of the simplest confirms and combos in the game, making opponents fear even the smallest touch from Ralf. Whether metered or meterless, Ralf can be a threat for his damage potential alone.
Big Spender, High Return On Investment: Spending meter on Ralf is rarely ever a wrong decision. Arguably the best shatter strike in the game, high punish potential on a Guard Cancel Roll, great normals for Quick MAX confirms and massive damage on meter dumps all give Ralf plenty of reason to spend for explosive returns when the time is right.
Sluggish: Ralf’s overall movement speed is not terrible (in fact, it is fairly standard), but he lacks any non-standard movement options. He must use standard, universal movement options to get around, and he’s not doing it any faster than your average fighter. This can give him trouble when fighting opponents who have the high mobility that he lacks, or when fighting zoners.
Minimal Mix-up: Much like his movement, Ralf’s mixup game will be exactly the standard, not including his excellent frametraps. Ralf's only dedicated mix-up tool is a double overhead with any hop normal > j.236P. Aside from this, Ralf is stuck using normal strike/throw offense and frame traps to open up his opponent.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
25
Mid
command
5
3
7
+5
+3
-
30
60
A quick jab at shoulder level.
A standard hop checker. Does what a jab does and not a whole lot more or less.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
30
Mid
super
6
4
10
+1
-1
-
30
60
A quick, downward-angled side kick.
Not a low.
Has slightly longer range than f.A.
Unspectacular range, a lack of cancel options and overall low reward compared to other, similar options at Ralf’s disposal are all factors that add up to a simple conclusion: there is no reason to use this.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
90
Mid
super
9
4
20
-3
-5
-
70
120
Ralf performs a swinging backfist with his outer hand.
Uniquely causes a soft knockdown on a counter hit.
Great at stopping hops from mid-range
The go-to option to fish for a Quick MAX combo
Misses against crouching opponents.
Despite not being special cancelable, this can be canceled into Vulcan Punch (rapid press A/C 5 times).
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
80
Mid
super
11
6
18
-3
-5
-
70
120
Ralf turns around and performs a kick with his back leg.
Has slightly less range than f.C but will hit a crouching opponent.
Easier to counterpoke against due to its slow startup and extended hurtbox during start-up.
Can be canceled into Vulcan Punch (rapidly press A/C 5 times).
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
25
Mid
command
4
3
8
+4
+2
-
30
60
A high elbow at head height.
Much like Far A, this is a standard option for stopping a hop
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
30
Mid
command
5
3
8
+4
+2
-
30
60
A knee to the midsection.
A solid option for going into 3A due to its low pushback on block
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
70
Mid
command
5
5
18
-2
-4
-
70
120
A fast, downward fist
Launches slightly faster than Close D but rarely ever combos into 3A because of this move’s high pushback.
For starting a combo, you are usually better off using Close D
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
80
Mid
command
7
6
14
+1
-1
-
70
120
Another knee to the midsection, this time with his outside leg.
Slightly slower on startup than Close C, but more rewarding on hit and leads to better blockstrings.
The highest damage option for close punishes or jump ins due to its consistent ability to combo into 3A.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
25
Mid
command
4
4
6
+5
+3
-
30
60
A quick, crouching jab with incredible frame data.
Links into cl.C on hit. If 2A hits meaty, it will link into 2C.
+3 on block makes 2A > 2C a very good frame trap due to 2C’s 6-frame startup.
Can combo into 3A at short range, converting a light hit into big damage specials that would normally only be accessible from a close heavy starter.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
15
Low
command
5
4
10
+1
-1
-
15
30
Unlike many other cr.Bs, Ralf's can chain into cl.B.
Combos into 3A. See the relevant note in the Crouch A entry above.
Special cancelable, but 236A is likely your only option to convert a 2B hit into a combo in most scenarios.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
70
Mid
command
6
5
16
+2
0
-
70
120
God-tier normal that does just about everything you'd want a normal to do. It's fast, command-cancelable, even on block, and has excellent reach. The only thing it doesn't have going for it, arguably, is its pushback; while this makes it safer to throw out in neutral, this also makes it difficult to confirm into his strongest conversions, such as 236BD or 624BD. This limits its punish capabilities slightly, but nonetheless, Ralf's 2C is a low-risk normal with exceptionally high reward. Abuse it.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
80
Low
special
7
5
15
SKD (29: Tech / 56: Non-tech)
-1
-
70
120
Ralf quickly sticks his leg out against the ground. Another very good normal.
Good range and amazing frame data for a sweep.
Cancel options out of this sweep are limited, but being -1 on block with huge pushback is not a bad place to be.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
hop
hop
40
High
special
6
8
1 on ground
-
-
-
30
50
jump
jump
45
High
special
6
12
1 on ground
-
-
-
30
60
A quick, downward chop with Ralf’s front hand.
Decent choice for hitting an opponent underneath Ralf, especially in air-to-air situations
Can be canceled into j.236P for a double overhead, and is usually the best aerial normal to cancel into it
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
hop
hop
40
High
-
6
7
1 on ground
-
-
-
30
50
jump
jump
45
High
-
6
9
1 on ground
-
-
-
30
60
A horizontal kick.
Has the most reach out of all his jump normals, even his j.CD.
Can cross up
Not very good at hitting opponents under Ralf, but a great choice for air-to-air situations.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
hop
hop
70
High
special
9
5
1 on ground
-
-
-
70
100
jump
jump
70
High
special
9
6
1 on ground
-
-
-
70
120
A jumping elbow drop.
Has the shortest horizontal range out of all his air normals, but not by much.
Can cross up
Can be canceled into j.236P, but j.A and j.CD are better options for this.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
hop
hop
70
High
-
8
5
1 on ground
-
-
-
70
100
jump
jump
70
High
-
8
6
1 on ground
-
-
-
70
120
A backwards drop kick.
Can hit as an instant overhead if performed immediately after jumping.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
75
Mid
special
15
5
18
Splat (+77~+92)
0
-
100
160
Ralf takes a step forward and delivers a haymaker with his outside fist.
Great mid-range poke.
0 on block with high guard damage makes this a staple in Ralf’s guard pressure
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
75
Mid
-
15
5
28
Crumple (+93)
-10
Armor: 4 to 14 (11 frames)
0
200
A contender for best shatter strike in the game due to its range and reward.
Regardless of whether this hits on a grounded or airborne enemy, this can be followed up on hit with 236C > 236A > 236236P > 214236BD > j.236P for up to 662 damage at the cost of 3.5 bars.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
hop
hop
80
Mid
special
13
7
1 on ground
SKD
-
-
80
120
jump
jump
90
Mid
special
13
8
1 on ground
SKD
-
-
80
140
A slow, horizontal kick with both legs. Like any other j.CD, forcing your opponent to block this will usually lock them in a hefty amount of blockstun, allowing you to start a blockstring or attempt a frame trap.
Good horizontal range
One of the easier jump CDs to anti-air due to a briefly extended hurtbox during the start-up frames.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
100
N/A
-
1
1
0
HKD (38)
Unblockable
-
-
-
A headbutt.
Safejump: If the opponent is in the corner, hold forward jump during the animation.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
100
N/A
-
1
1
0
HKD (26)
Unblockable
-
-
-
Ralf drops the opponent on their head behind him.
Does not provide enough frame advantage for a safejump.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
65
Mid
special
6
5
17
-1
-3
-
80
120
A fast, straight upward punch, used for anti-airing and to convert light attacks into specials with 15-20 frames of startup.
Almost nonexistent horizontal range; infamously whiffs after cl.C.
Mediocre move for anti-airing and converting lights, and not much else. It's really hard to use this move for much else because of a lack of horizontal range.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
B
B
120
High
super
27
10
19
Juggle - SKD (34: Tech* / 74: Non-tech)
-10 (Close Range) to -1 (Max Range)
-
80
120
D
D
N/A
N/A
-
-
-
43 (3 on ground)
-
-
-
-
-
BD
BD
130 (10+10+10+120)
Mid
-
9
2 (1) 2 (1) 2 (12) 6
19
SKD (44: Tech / 84: Non-tech)
-6 (Close Range) to -1 (Max Range)
Lower Body: Frame 1-34 (34 frames)
0
150 total
After a short delay, Ralf leaps forward with a spinning dropkick.
B version hits overhead
Has excellent range, reaching a bit further than half-screen distance.
If spaced properly, can become safe on block or start a juggle in the corner on hit.
D version is a feint with no hitbox and can be cancelled into j.236P in the air. Not very useful either way, and Ralf is in counterhit state the entire time.
EX version is much faster and has hitboxes on the way up and can be followed up, usually with 236C. However, it is not an overhead.
EX version allows for high damage corner combo extensions with 236BD > 236B > 236C > 63214BD > 236B > 236A.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
B
B
70
Mid
super
21
2
19
+6
+2
-
80
100
D
D
70
Mid
super
28
2
16
+9
+5
-
80
120
BD
BD
100
Mid
-
19
2
23
Crumple (+101)
-2
-
100
160
Ralf rears back and performs a massive straight punch that causes a small explosion.
Generally used as a frame-trap tool, but 236B can become combo filler in a few specific situations (such as 236BD > 236B > 236C > 624BD > 236B > 236A in the corner)
Plus on block. 236B can combo into 2C on hit (if in range) and 236D can combo into 236A on hit.
236D is slower, but grants more advantage frames on both block and hit.
236D also wallbounces on counterhit. Follow this up with an immediate 236C > 236A.
Both light and heavy versions are too slow for anything to combo into it on a grounded opponent without a crumple.
EX version starts up much faster (allowing Ralf to reliably combo into it from close heavies or 3A) and crumples on hit. If opponent is already crumpled or airborne, wallbounces instead.
EX version is still safe on block, but no longer plus and starts up too fast to be used as a frame trap.
Close B/D > 3A > 236K is a solid option for using this move in blockstrings or combos. Hit-confirm the starter and 3A, then go into 236BD if they hit. If not, use the other two versions.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
A
A
80
Mid
super
10
5
10
SKD (44: Tech / 71: Non-tech)
-4
-
60
80
C
C
100
Mid
super
13
7
47
SKD (25: Tech / 52: Non-tech)
-23
Full body against non-projectile air moves: 1 to 16 (16 frames)
80
100
AC
AC
160
Mid
-
11
9
49
SKD (26: Tech / 53: Non-tech)
-34
Full Body: 1 to 12 (12 Frames)
0
210 total
Ralf punches the ground below him, causing a huge explosion on his location. Basically, this is Ralf’s anti-air and/or reversal. All versions destroy projectiles that touch it, and doing so will dramatically shorten its recovery frames.
A version: Nearly worthless. Still destroys projectiles and recovers very fast, which is about the extent of its usefulness. It has no use in combos, fishing for stray hits with this is both extremely difficult and unrewarding, and this move does not work well as an anti-air due to a lack of any sort of invulnerability.
C version: Better, but not amazing. Very slow anti-air, but it is invulnerable to aerial attacks. Technically super cancelable, but nothing will hit after 214C unless this move counterhits. Extremely punishable on whiff or block.
EX version: Grants full invulnerability, deals much more damage and starts up a bit faster. Still not amazing due to its 11F startup, but it is a functional anti-air and can work as a reversal. Still comes with lengthy recovery.
Vulcan Punch
Vulcan Punch
mash A/C or AC x5
mash A/C or AC x5
Ralf's iconic rapid punch. / Normal Version (Hitbox)
Ralf's iconic rapid punch. / Normal Version (Hitbox)
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
regular
regular
100
Mid
super
8
[(2 (6) 2 (6) 2 (6) 1) x up to 4 times] 1
20
HKD(+53)
-32~-24
-
80
60
EX
EX
202 (55+55+55+55)
Mid
-
14
2 (4) 2 (4) 2 (4) 2 (4) 2 (4) 2 (4) 2 (4) 2
13
SKD (+3)
+4
-
0
30 per
Ralf performs a rapid series of punches at an upward angle. Complete with micro-explosions, of course. As a move, offers next to nothing with an overwhelming amount of drawbacks; this move is very bad and should be avoided in any serious scenario. Most of what it does is better accomplished with other moves, and usually with far less risk attached. Thankfully, the input for it makes this move practically impossible to perform on accident.
The exact input for the move is hitting A and/or C 5 times in a 60-frame window. If the fifth input is AC, the EX version is activated. This input can be frustrating to perform on command, limiting this move's application in most situations.
Keep pressing punch buttons to extend the duration of the attack. Ralf can also slowly move forward during the non-EX version. The EX version has a fixed duration.
Uniquely, can be canceled into from any ground normal, even ones that are not special cancelable. Even the kicks. If performed after Far C, this move will retain the forward movement similar to Quick MAXing after Far C.
The normal version only hits once, despite the animation. The EX version hits 4 times and, if very close to an opponent in the corner, combos into 2D. This is very situational, and likely won't come up in a live match.
Ralf's only meterless hard knockdown, allowing Ralf to follow it up with j.236A in the corner.
Extremely unsafe on block. EX version is +4, but getting every hit to land on a blocking opponent is very unlikely and 236K offers the same plus-on-block utility for free.
Deceptively small hitbox makes using this as a wall a less than viable tactic
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
A
A
110 (30+80)
Mid
super
8
4 (10) 3
24
SKD (27: Tech / 54: Non-tech)
-8
-
40,60
60,60
C
C
118 (40+40+40)
Mid
super
15
4 (11) 10
25
SKD (34: Tech / 61: Non-tech)
-11
-
60,40,20
40,40,40
AC
AC
153 (30+40)+(10+10+10+10+50)
Mid
-
9
3 (11) 3 (13) 2 (4) 2 (4) 2 (4) 2 (12) 6
23
HKD (65)
-12
Projectile Invincibility: 1 to 22 (22 frames)
0
160 total
A backfist followed by a jab (236A) or an uppercut (236C).
A version: Combos from lights. Easily cancels into all of Ralf's supers. Can be made a bit more safe on block with proper spacing. You’re never truly safe, but good spacing will at least minimize the damage you take or make it very difficult to punish.
C version: Combos from 3A and heavies. On a grounded opponent, your followup options are a slightly charged 236236P or sweep. If the opponent is airborne or crumpled, this move launches high enough for 236C > 236A to combo.
EX version: Has projectile invulnerability, making it a decent anti-fireball tool if Ralf is close enough to the opponent. Aside from that, the last hit is a hard knockdown but this move does not work well against an airborne opponent and may drop before the last hit, allowing the opponent to recover from a soft knockdown and immediately punish Ralf.
Against grounded opponents EX version can be followed up by j.236P for extra damage.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
A
A
120 [60]
High
-
15
Active until on ground
43 (5 on ground)
HKD (20 (Lowest height) to 16 (Highest height))
-25 (Lowest height) to -30 (Highest height)
-
80
120
C
C
140 [80]
High
-
23
Active until on ground
43 (5 on ground)
HKD (20 (Lowest height) to 16 (Highest height))
-25 (Lowest height) to -30 (Highest height)
-
80
120
AC
AC
165 [100]
High
-
24
Active until on ground
46 (6 on ground)
HKD (33 (Lowest height) to 23 (Highest height))
-28 (Lowest height) to -32 (Highest height)
Full Strike: 1 to 23 (23 Frames)
0
160
Ralf pauses for a moment before launching a dive-punch at a 45-degree angle toward the ground. This attack can only be performed in the air (including after 624D), and can hit an opponent that has been knocked down (referred to as “OTG”)
Ralf’s only dedicated mixup tool, allowing him to perform a double overhead by canceling into it from an aerial normal
Heavy version pauses for a bit longer, but deals more damage
EX version does even more damage and has invulnerability during the pause
Aiming for the bottom of an opponent’s hurtbox will make this move safer. Aiming for the top of their hurtbox will make it more unsafe. Either way, this move is very punishable on block.
Values in [] indicate damage when the move OTGs. This damage is still subject to combo scaling.
Hit this after any super attack (or other hard knockdown, even the move that sucks) for free additional damage. Do not be afraid to use the EX version if it might be the difference between ending the round and the opponent surviving.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
A or C
A or C
180 [220/260/320]
Mid
advanced, climax
19 [101]
5
31
HKD (+62)
-17 [-19]
Full Body: 1 to 3 (3 Frames) / Projectile Invincibility: 1 to 21 (21 frames)
0
150 [0]
AC
AC
300 (150+150) [340/380/500 (150+190/230/350)]
Mid
climax
10 [105]
2 (7) 5
35
HKD (+62)
-21
Full Body: 1 to 11 (11 Frames) / Full Body Armor: 5 to 11 (7 frames)
0
300 [0]
Ralf rears back and charges up for as long as the punch button is held. Once fully charged, or the button is released, Ralf unleashes a powerful lariat that explodes in contact and travels forward about 3/4 of the screen (fullscreen for the 2-bar MAX version)
Can be charged to increase damage dealt (or to make sure it doesn’t whiff after 236C).
Charging will not increase distance traveled
Values in [] indicate when move is held
A/C versions have full projectile invincibility during the punch all the way until the punch lands, making it a great fireball punish.
MAX version has armor against high and mid physical attacks while charging and full armor during the punch.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
B or D
B or D
200 (15*8+80)
Mid
advanced, climax
12
20
32
HKD (+63)
-31
Full Body: 1 to 8 (8 Frames)
0
0
BD
BD
360 (40+40+30*6+100)
Mid
climax
9
20
41
HKD (+69)
-32
Full Body: 1 to 10 (10 Frames)
0
0
Ralf dashes and tackles his opponent to the ground. If not blocked, he rapidly punches them on the ground with both fists and ends with a final exploding blow that leaves the opponent next to Ralf.
B/D versions have a slower startup and will whiff when super cancelled from grounded 236C unless very near or in the corner.
MAX version has full invincibility up to this move’s active frames and launches faster. Its hitbox is also taller, allowing it to combo from other moves (such as 236C or 236236P) easier.
Both versions can always be followed by an OTG j.236P
Go-to combo ender as long as the opponent isn't juggled too high. Combined with a j.236P OTG, you can get a lot of damage off of this super.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
450 (60+389+1) Min:281
Mid
-
11
2 (4) 2 (4) 2 (4) 2 (4) 2 (4) 2 (4) 2 (4) 2 (4) 2
44
HKD (+60)
-27
Full Body: 1 to 18 (18 Frames)
0
0
Ralf does 8 rapid punches like his vulcan punch, straight forwards instead of upwards. If any of these punches connect, his opponent staggers backwards while Ralf rears back to deliver a single devastating punch, setting the ground ablaze. Ralf then slowly treads forwards with his back turned to the inferno.
Does not lose any damage in juggles and climax cancels as only 1 the first 8 punches do any damage, regardless of how many punches actually hit.
Has full body invincibility.
Has less ability to pick up juggles compared to his other supers and may whiff if used directly in a long corner juggle combo. To avoid this issue, climax cancel into it.
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