M2Dave
Zoning Master
What's up, fools? I have not been this excited for a fighting game character since Tremor. While I am also interested in Deadshot, I definitely intend to use Darkseid above any other character. This thread is my attempt to briefly describe and analyze Darkseid's move list which is mostly based on three YouTube video, particularly the Watch Tower stream. See "Sources" at the end of this post. Please correct any mistakes. Feel free to discuss any moves in great detail and theorize feasible gameplay strategies, but keep in mind that everything seen in videos may be subject to changes.
GAMEPLAY STYLE
As described by the developers on the Watch Tower stream, Darkseid is a set up heavy zoning character.
SPECIAL MOVES AND THROW
Omega Beam - a laser beam that hits high and travels horizontally. From my interpretation of the Watch Tower stream, tapping up on the d-pad results in an upward beam while tapping down results in a low beam that travels slightly less than half screen. The regular version of the Omega Beam knocks down while the MB version juggles. In addition, the MB version hits mid but can be aimed on the d-pad to become an upward beam or a full screen low beam. According to the Watch Tower stream, the entire beam has an active hit box.
Aerial Omega Beam - an aerial beam with similar functionality to the grounded Omega Beam. You can perform a beam that travels horizontally in the air or you can tap down on the d-pad and perform
a full screen low beam. The regular version knocks down while the MB version juggles and allows you to aim the beam in different directions.
Aerial Stomp - an aerial stomp that hits low. The regular version knocks down and leaves the opponent full screen away while the MB version juggles.
Teleport - a teleport that transports Darkseid behind his opponent, similarly to Raiden's classic teleport. The command is d,b+3.
Aerial Teleport - an aerial teleport that transports Darkseid behind his opponent. You can perform any aerial moves as soon as you appear on the other side of the screen.
Palm Strikes - a "Rekka Ken" special move with three punches. The last hit results in a hard knockdown or you can meter burn the last hit to push the opponent full screen away.
Knee Bash - an attack with invincibility frames when performed as a wake up attack. The regular version is unsafe on block. The MB version hits twice, pushes the opponent full screen away, and is safe on block.
Throw - Darkseid grabs and beams the opponent directly in the face, leaving him/her full screen away.
CHARACTER POWER
Darkseid has the ability to summon three different types of Parademons from Apokolips. Performing any action or getting hit automatically results in the disappearance of the Parademon. The cool down is ten seconds long.
Blue Parademon - this Parademon appears floating behind Darkseid and can shoot a mid-hitting fireball or perform a fast shoulder charge that covers at least half the screen.
Green Parademon - this Parademon appears in the background next to Darkseid and can perform a shoulder charge or a teleport attack that hits as an overhead and results in a knockdown
Red Parademon - this Parademon appears in the background next to the opponent and creates an explosion that juggles. This property can be utilized to juggle from throws and most likely from other attacks that normally do not create a juggle state.
GEAR SPECIAL MOVES
MB Hate Slam - a three hit string that allows you to meter burn the last hit to get a juggle.
Around the World Omega Beam - a high laser beam shot behind Darkseid which then appears behind the opponent. The MB version hits mid and juggles. Nobody knows yet how this move has to be blocked. If you equip this gear move, you lose the ability to aim your Omega Beam upward.
Away Teleport - a teleport that transports Darkseid away from the opponent. You can teleport away on the ground like Raiden as well as in the air like Tanya.
SUPER MOVE
Tracking Omega Beam - arguably the coolest looking super move in the game thus far. Darkseid turns around and shoots a laser beam that can be aimed on the d-pad.
Sources
@Pig Of The Hut
@PLAYING TO WIN
@ whoever else is interested in using Darkseid
GAMEPLAY STYLE
As described by the developers on the Watch Tower stream, Darkseid is a set up heavy zoning character.
SPECIAL MOVES AND THROW
Omega Beam - a laser beam that hits high and travels horizontally. From my interpretation of the Watch Tower stream, tapping up on the d-pad results in an upward beam while tapping down results in a low beam that travels slightly less than half screen. The regular version of the Omega Beam knocks down while the MB version juggles. In addition, the MB version hits mid but can be aimed on the d-pad to become an upward beam or a full screen low beam. According to the Watch Tower stream, the entire beam has an active hit box.
Aerial Omega Beam - an aerial beam with similar functionality to the grounded Omega Beam. You can perform a beam that travels horizontally in the air or you can tap down on the d-pad and perform
a full screen low beam. The regular version knocks down while the MB version juggles and allows you to aim the beam in different directions.
Aerial Stomp - an aerial stomp that hits low. The regular version knocks down and leaves the opponent full screen away while the MB version juggles.
Teleport - a teleport that transports Darkseid behind his opponent, similarly to Raiden's classic teleport. The command is d,b+3.
Aerial Teleport - an aerial teleport that transports Darkseid behind his opponent. You can perform any aerial moves as soon as you appear on the other side of the screen.
Palm Strikes - a "Rekka Ken" special move with three punches. The last hit results in a hard knockdown or you can meter burn the last hit to push the opponent full screen away.
Knee Bash - an attack with invincibility frames when performed as a wake up attack. The regular version is unsafe on block. The MB version hits twice, pushes the opponent full screen away, and is safe on block.
Throw - Darkseid grabs and beams the opponent directly in the face, leaving him/her full screen away.
CHARACTER POWER
Darkseid has the ability to summon three different types of Parademons from Apokolips. Performing any action or getting hit automatically results in the disappearance of the Parademon. The cool down is ten seconds long.
Blue Parademon - this Parademon appears floating behind Darkseid and can shoot a mid-hitting fireball or perform a fast shoulder charge that covers at least half the screen.
Green Parademon - this Parademon appears in the background next to Darkseid and can perform a shoulder charge or a teleport attack that hits as an overhead and results in a knockdown
Red Parademon - this Parademon appears in the background next to the opponent and creates an explosion that juggles. This property can be utilized to juggle from throws and most likely from other attacks that normally do not create a juggle state.
GEAR SPECIAL MOVES
MB Hate Slam - a three hit string that allows you to meter burn the last hit to get a juggle.
Around the World Omega Beam - a high laser beam shot behind Darkseid which then appears behind the opponent. The MB version hits mid and juggles. Nobody knows yet how this move has to be blocked. If you equip this gear move, you lose the ability to aim your Omega Beam upward.
Away Teleport - a teleport that transports Darkseid away from the opponent. You can teleport away on the ground like Raiden as well as in the air like Tanya.
SUPER MOVE
Tracking Omega Beam - arguably the coolest looking super move in the game thus far. Darkseid turns around and shoots a laser beam that can be aimed on the d-pad.
Sources
1.
2.
3.
@Pig Of The Hut
@PLAYING TO WIN
@ whoever else is interested in using Darkseid
Last edited:
