Speedwagon

## Introduction

Speedwagon is a fun and unique character to play, who can trick opponents with his armor gain and Ogre Street minions. However, to utilize his kit effectivly and consistently, a lot of skill is required.

## Strengths/Weaknesses

**Strengths**

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* Armor skills are always good
	+ The armor effects apply to almost all moves with EX and a large amount without
	+ Armor effect triggers quickly after using the special move
* Has a great takedown (Held )
	+ Large forward hitbox that's disjointed
	+ Hits multiple times last hit causing the collapse effect
	+ Works best with his armor special ( + /)
	+ Quick start up, Quick recovery, Good damage
	+ Combos into itself
		- Great way to gain stamina back
	+ Works really well as a punish against stationary, invincible moves etc: Kosaku picking up stray cat, WS Pucci counting prime numbers.
	+ Can cancel into a sidestep between every hit
		- Allows you to use held  twice and continue a combo
* Ogre street boys tank hits for Speedwagon
	+ Works best against single hit moves etc: Projectiles, Dashes, Knockback attacks.
	+ If they get Dashed into there will be a large amount of hitstop letting you react
	+ They can still trigger grab moves giving you time to punish etc: Diavolo's  + /, Jonathan's  + /
	+ They can sometimes interrupt enemys combos by standing in the way
	+ Works well with his armor skills
* Can combo his first (air)  into Hat throw on the ground ( + )
	+ Both are completely armored during  + /
* has good damage and can combo into hat throw
	+ It's also a good setup for his armor skills
* +  is good at catching sidesteps
* +  can be good as a quick poke because of its speed
* Both hat throws have a boomerang effect flash cancelling won't cancel that

**Weaknesses**

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* Has a terrible dash
	+ One of the slowest in the game
	+ A lot of start up
	+ Dash attack is not too good
* Sidestep has a good bit of recovery time
* +  is a mediocre projectile
	+ Only recovers from the move when he gets his hat back or it connects with a opponent/wall
	+ The move generally has a lot of recovery because of that
	+ In very small cases he can get stuck when the hat won't return etc: New moon pucci invert gravity
	+ Armor on this move lets people deal extra damage
	+ Can still be full combo'd even with armor
* +  Has very little invincibility
	+ It's also his only invincible move
* Both hat throws are unsafe when blocked up close
	+ Both tend to launch at weird angles or don't launch at all
	+ Both can be teched reliably
* Can't make  safe when blocked
* Most of what he does is unsafe
* Good players still rely on sledgehammer a lot for starting combos or making use of his armor
	+ Very predictable
	+ Can still be punished even with armor
* +  has terrible tracking
	+ Only useful for tanking hits or for very specific combos
	+ Even if the hit connects it does very little damage
	+ Knockback can be teched
* His (air)  is a bit bad
	+ Long recovery might even be unsafe on block
	+ Doesn't have a very good hitbox tends to miss
	+ It's generally better to use (air)
* The armored specials  + / don't last long
	+ It can be hard to keep the armor buff constantly active as it's takes time to set up
	+ The armor is useless when you are close to losing you're health bar
* There are only 2 ways to reliably get Ogre street boys and an armor skill safely
	+ Both require a combo

## Commands

Speedwagon was confirmed as a playable character alongside Jonathan Joestar and Will Anthonio Zeppeli in Eyes of Heaven. He also serves as a narrator for the 1st demo's and tutorial's battles, PV4, and EoH Character introduction videos, where he is referred to as 'The Interfering Speedwagon'.

**Style/Other**

Style Action - Ogre Street
 ON GROUND
Speedwagon temporarily summons Tattoo and the Kempo Master (known in-game as "the Asian"). The two will follow him until they are ordered to attack, are hit (taking them out of battle until Speedwagon summons them again), or if they are separated far enough from him.Partner Icon-
Shows the statuses of Tattoo and the Kempo Master. If an icon is glowing, that person is readily available; If it is dim, they are active and about the stage; If there is a red cross over the icon, that person has been incapacitated until Speedwagon uses his Style Action again.

**Skills**

It's Just a Little Scratch!
 +  / EX  +  EX SKILL ON GROUND
Speedwagon performs a short gesture and gains super armor (or unflinching to enemy attacks) during "Don't try to bluff you rich little snot!", Powerful Attacks, and the start of Normal Attacks.

**EX Version**: For the EX version the super armor will extend to "Go nuts with those knives, boys!", "Martial Arts, the Eastern mystery!", homing dashes, and homing dash attacks.Don't try to bluff, you rich little snot! +  / EX  +  EX SKILL PROJECTILE ON GROUND
Speedwagon throws his bowler hat as a projectile, hitting opponents multiple times and sending them flying. It has slight homing capabilities, and will always return to Speedwagon.

**EX Version**: For the EX version Speedwagon has invincibility when performing it, and the hat will receive a boost to damage, firing speed, homing capability, and range.Go nuts with those knives, boys!
 +  ON GROUND
Speedwagon sends Tattoo to attack on his own. Though he will attack Speedwagon's target, he will also attack the nearest opponent if Speedwagon is not locked on to anybody.

**GYAAAAAAAH!**: Tattoo charges at an opponent, sending opponents flying with his knife in an unblockable attack. Upon a successful attack, he will return to Speedwagon.Martial Arts, the Eastern mystery!
 +  ON GROUND
Speedwagon sends the Kempo Master to attack on his own. Though he will attack Speedwagon's target, he will also attack the nearest opponent if Speedwagon is not locked on to anybody.

**Aren't you acting tough!**: The Kempo Master, when in range of an opponent, performs a three-hit combo consisting of a punch, a kick, and a backflipping kick. Whether the attack is successful or blocked, the Kempo Master will return to Speedwagon afterward.

**Dual Heat Attacks**

That sound—the blade's hit bone!
 +  ON GROUND
Speedwagon flips and throws his razor-sharp bowler hat at his opponent, curving along its path to hit them in their abdomen. The hat begins shredding the opponent before a noise confirms that the hat has reached bone as their excruciatingly pained face is shown. Speedwagon chuckles as it finally cuts and flies through its target.

### JoJolities

* **He smells worse than vomit!**: Speedwagon must land the basic Powerful Attack. (200 Points)
* **Hand over all you've got!**: Speedwagon must use his Style Action 3 times. (200 Points)
* **Buffooooon!**: Speedwagon must use "It's Just a Little Scratch!" 3 times. (300 Points)
* **I'm the meddlesome Speedwagon!**: Speedwagon must successfully execute 5 Combo Breakers. (500 Points)
* **I didn't come all this way just to hold you back, y'know!**: Speedwagon must Retire an opponent with a Dual Heat Attack. (800 Points)

## Combos

**BnB combo**:  ➜   ➜ Hold  \*collapse ➜ Hold  \*cancel   ➜  ➜   ➜  ➜  + .

**BnB X skill combo**:  ➜  ➜  +  ➜  ➜ (air)  \*backstab ➜ \*land Hold  \*collapse ➜ Hold  \*cancel   ➜  ➜   ➜  ➜  + .

**Backstab route**:  ➜   ➜ Hold  \*collapse ➜  >  ➜ (air)  \*backstab ➜ \*land Hold  \*cancel   ➜  ➜  ➜  \*cancel ➜ (air) .

**Backstab route**:  ➜   ➜ (tap)  ➜  >  ➜ (air)  \*backstab ➜ \*land hold  \*collapse ➜ Hold  \*cancel   ➜  ➜  ➜  \*cancel ➜ (air) .

**Ogre street mid combo**:  +  (Flash burst) \*wiff ➜  ➜   ➜ (tap)  ➜  >  ➜ (air)  \*backstab ➜ \*land  \*Flash cancel ➜  ➜   ➜ Hold  \*collapse ➜ Hold  \*cancel ➜  +  ➜  ➜ (air)  ➜ \*land  ➜  + .

**Circle skill juggle mid combo**:  ➜  ➜  +  ➜  +  ➜  >  ➜ [  +  \*wiffs] ➜ (air)  \*backstab ➜ \*land Walk away from opponent ➜ Hold  \*collapse ➜ Hold  \*cancel   ➜  ➜  / (same side as camera) ➜ (tap)  ➜ [  +  hits] ➜ \*juggle  ➜  / ➜  ➜ .