Editing Gaou

[[image:gaou.png|frame|right|Chips for days]]
== Background ==
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== Introduction ==
Spacing and chip-damage are what this dragon's all about. Fast normals and a number of screen-controlling projectiles give you plenty of control over your opponent's next move, whether it be for zoning or set-play. Making nearly all of his moves safe keeps your opponent on their toes, and getting in can mean staying in for a long time. Despite this, he has the least reversal options in the game, so staying on top is key.

== Normals ==

'''5A:''' Fast jab with good reach. Chains into auto combo 5AAA, as well as 2A/1A/5B/2B/6B/4B

'''1A:''' Fast low jab. Chains into auto combo 2AA, as well as 5B/6B/2B

'''2A:''' Slightly slower low jab with longer range. Low auto combo. Chains into 5B/6B/2B.

'''3A:''' Overhead stomp that bounces opponent. Cancellable into EX and Supers only.

'''5B:''' Absurdly fast heavy punch. Pushes Gaou forward. Cancellable.

'''4B:''' Shoulder tackle. AA. First hit cannot be teched, second cannot. Cancellable into EX and Supers only.

'''6B:''' Tail Whip. Knocks his opponent back on hit and block. Cancellable into EX and Supers only.

'''2B:''' Low sweep that slides him forward. Cancellable into EX and Supers only.

'''j.A:''' Jumping normal. Good falling hitbox.

'''j.?A''' Two feet. Crosses up.

'''j.B:''' Fist slam. Holding the button makes it stronger, and bounces opponent on release.

== Autocombos ==

'''5AAA:''' 3-hit combo that launches opponent. Can follow up with certain moves.

'''1AAA:''' 3-hit low combo. Final hit pushes the opponent away. Cancellable into EX and Supers only.

'''j.AAA:''' Standard air chain.

== Special Moves ==

'''236A:''' Fireball

Your average fireball for vertical screen control.
::*Fast recovery.
::*Fast moving (about the same speed as yata's Fireball B).

'''236B:''' Flamethrower

A 6-hit stream of fire.
::*Range is about half-screen.
::*Hits low.
::*Does at least 100 in chip.
::*Can combo after it on hit, and is safe on block.
::*Can only combo into from juggle state.
::*Does NOT clash with other projectiles.

'''236C:''' Big Fireball

A 4-hit fireball that absorbs most projectiles with its massive size and number of hits.
::*Effective for locking down opponent as well.
::*Can only combo into from juggle state.

'''214A/B:''' Living Liquid A/B

Summons a pool of liquid the homes in on the opponent. Can be detonated by pressing C. 
Doing the input twice forms a greenish puddle. When activated it forms a multi-hit drill, but follows the same rules.
::*Launches the opponent.
::*Can be detonated at any time, so long as Gaou isn't getting hit or blocking.
::::*It also disappears when hit.
::*Can be air-teched.
::*B is the same as above, but formed half-screen away.

'''214C:''' EX Living Liquid

A pool of liquid that traps the opponent for a period of time.
::*Has a much larger hit-box.
::*Immediately ends when other EX moves and Supers are used.
::*Has an odd bug where tagging opponent in after it hits keeps tagged character from hitting bubbled character.

'''j.214A/B:''' Lightning Mine

Leaves an aerial trap. Like the living liquid, it can be detonated. When left alone, it will create a larger explosion.
::*When the opponent is hit, it creeps closer to them.
::*Disappears when hit.
::*B is the same as above, but formed half-screen away.

'''j.214C:''' EX Lightning Mine

This mine cannot be detonated manually but fires a volley of tracking beams at the opponent.
::*Disappears when hit.

'''623A/AB:''' Dragon Roll

A movement attack that allows Gaou to flip forward into the air. 
::*A is higher, allowing him to avoid moves more easily.
::*B is lowering, making it easier to move past his opponent.

It can be followed up with a number of commands during the animation.

::*Pressing A will cause a head-stomp where he leaps high before quickly stomping down. It hits high.
::*Pressing B will immediately lower him to the ground, and contains an armor point.
::*Leaving it untouched will end in a low slide.

'''623C:''' EX Dragon Roll

::*Initial Roll becomes a multi-hit move with quick start-up.
::*Pressing A does a more-powerful head stomp that knocks the opponent to the ground.
::*All other properties are unchanged.

== Super Moves ==

'''236236A:''' Gaou leaps forward and grabs his opponent. 
*Can grab opponent like the average throw, but can combo into it as well.
*Invincibility frames on start-up.

'''Awaken Art - 236236B:''' A fire breath wave.
*Hits the opponent at full screen.
*Invincibility frames until beam ends.
*Long recovery.

== General Strategy ==

== Combo Examples ==

Living Liquid allows Gaou to have a more creative selection of combos than most of the cast.


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