Tag Categories

ARENAS	FIGHTERS	GAMES
MOVELIST

air_throw A throw type attack that only works air to air. Flip Cat

all_or_nothing A high risk maneuver that performs next to no damage if it fails (miss / block) Impulse Slash

animal_shaped A move (normally a projectile) that takes the shape of an animal of some sort, but is not an actual animal). Wolf Fang Fist

anti_air Distinctly targeted to thwart incoming airborne opponents. Leyla Mutsube

arc_projectile A projectile thrown or launched with a distinctive arc, often with a rainbow-like trajectory. Target Acquired

attacks_change The character's attack properties become different, either because of a newly equipped weapon or enhanced/changed fighting style. Super Saiyan 4

augmentation Does very little on its own but increases the effectiveness of other moves. Strength is Absolute!

auto_combo An (often excessive) string of attacks which are (generally) guaranteed to strike should the preceding do so. Crazed Assault

ball_shape The character rolls into an unnaturally round ball for this move. Phoenix Arrow

beam_move A move often represented by a beam of energy or force (Kamehameha, Optic Blast, MVC Shinkuu Hadouken, etc.). Super Sphere of Destruction

bisecting A move (often a finishing move) that cuts or rips the opponent in half at the waist. Telekinetic Rip

body_shaped A projectile that is shaped like a body part (hand, foot, head, skull) or has that shape somewhere in it. Agni Knuckle

burning The move sets the opponent on fire (likely just a visual effect). Shinryu Ken

butt Move utilizes the gluteus. Gorgeous Hip Attack

camera_interaction Fourth-wall breaking moves that interact with the camera/screen in some way, usually by throwing/shooting something at it, or making the opponent strike it. Island Launcher

cancel A move which has the purpose of halting previous moves before they are carried out, or to cease a special movement such as a different stance or flight. Omega Cancel

chargeable Capable of "charging up" the move by holding buttons or otherwise, for an enhanced effect. Swallow Shot

command_throw Any close range unblockable attack resulting in some kind of canned animation, requiring special input. Headbutt

counter Causes the character to enter a state that nullifies and counters certain attacks, probably resulting in a canned throw animation. Atemi Nage

damage_over_time A move which causes amounts of damage (usually small amounts) continuously for a duration. Commonly referred to by the acronym "DOT" Acid Blood

death_from_above A projectile that falls from above. Calamity Sword

decapitation A move that detaches an opponent's head from their body. Head Rip

delayable Timing of attack can be momentarily stalled Take Aim

dive Any air attack that travels at an arbitrary downward angle regardless of previous trajectory. Axe-Breaking Kick

down_attack Deliberately (sometimes only) strikes at a prone opponent. Todome

dragon_shaped A dragon visual effect accompanies this move. Dragon Daybreak

evade A move specifically designed for dodging an opponent's attack. Quick Escape

extra_movement Some kind of non-attack that grants the user extra mobility beyond the normal abilities of a game's cast. Reach: Kong on Kong

fake A false version of a real attack, important for yomi. Secret Cyclone Slash

freezing The move encases the opponent in ice, likely stunning them. Frozen Grip

ground_projectile A projectile that travels along the ground. Sand Grenade

ground_strike A move that hits the arena's floor and affects standing/crouching opponents (i.e. those that are not in the air). Usually are unblockable. Air Ground Smash

ground_to_air_throw A ground-based move intended to "catch" and throw airborne opponents, whether leaving the ground yourself or not. Six Hand Grapple

head_stomp Any air move (probably down+button command normal) which doesn't alter trajectory, but on hit or block the character rebounds with an "extra jump" and can still do air attacks. Piston Kick

healing A move that increases the health of the character using it. Furious Howl

heart_effects Heartshaped objects or special effect can be seen, whether it is a special move, a pose or a taunt.

hits_mid An attack that can be blocked high, but will hit a low-blocking opponent. Blazing Charge

homing_projectile A projectile that tracks and follows the opponent's movement to some extent in an attempt to collide with them. Suzaku

homing_stomp An attack that starts on the ground (probably?) but takes to the air with the aim of hitting the opponent in the head. Death From Above

hop_throw A jump forward some distance into unblockable throw attempt. Type IX: Muzzle Flitter

hurricane An advancing spinning attack often used to avoid projectiles. Rolling Cutter

impact_throw A (usually) blockable strike that becomes a more elaborate throw when successful. Violence Hold

impale Moves that stab the opponent through and through. Not always fatal or even doing any lasting injury, because video games. Harakiri

inviso_hit Draws collision without necessarily using the body or other visible object. Heads Up

kancho Moves that involve sticking two pointer fingers in the booty, a childish "prank" in Japan known as kanchō. A Thousand Years of Death

kanji This move causes some kind of Japanese character to appear, whether as window dressing or an actual part of the attack. Tenchi Sokaigen

launcher Sets up juggle and/or air combo options. Tetsuzankou

mashable Continues extensively (or indefinitely) if mashed. Gotcha Grab

mid-air_projectile Projectile is used while jumping in mid-air. Shippu Ken

might_equals_height A move that is performed at a different height depending on which strength of a button is pressed, or whether punch or kick is pressed. Mighty Strike

multiplier Creates copies or shadows of the user that follow their movements exactly, although the amount of delay may vary. Mindless Doll (Mirror Doll)

nudity Utilizes the removal of clothing or deliberate lack thereof in the attack. Saotome Dynamite

nullify Able to "eat" projectiles without suffering chip damage or frame disadvantage. Banishing Flat

oraora Includes the repetitive chant of "Ora!" during its execution. Exploding Hurricane Tiger Heel

organ_rip The character rips out one or more of the opponent's vital organs, such as the heart, brain, etc. Brain Rip

petals Move is accompanied by imagery of flower petals or utilizes them as a weapon. The most common flower, especially in Japanese-based games/characters, is the cherry blossom (sakura), whereas western characters may be more apt to use roses. River of Stars

random_element Some aspect of this move is random (ie: increased effectiveness, danger to user, totally random effects, etc). BANG!

rapid_kicks The move involves a quick succession of kicks. Broken Over

rapid_projectiles Multiple projectiles fired simultaneously or in succession. Hyper Spray

rapid_punches The move involves rapid punches, likely with appropriate speed effects and multi-fist optical illusion. Axel Dance

rapid_weapon An attack that consists of repeated strikes with a melee weapon. Million Flicker

reflect Able to send projectiles back where they came from. Psycho Reflector

repetition A greater move comprised simply of a lesser one repeated multiple times. Shadow Justice

reposition A move (likely a throw) that does little or no damage, but is used to set up the opponent in a more favorable position. Spear

reversal A defensive move that turns aggressive when intercepting attacks. Shield Guard

running_throw Forward grounded movement (usually quick) followed by an unblockable throw attempt. Ragnarok

rush A physical attack moving in a relatively straight line and for a reasonable distance across the arena. Jet Fist

shocking The move causes an electrical effect, possibly displaying the victim's skeleton. Denjin Charge

shortrange_projectile An attack that has projectile properties but doesn't go much farther than a standard attack. Dragon Crusher

special_ender A move (often an auto-combo super) that ends with the character performing one of their standard special attacks. Bushin Goraisenpujin

special_medley A super move that consists of multiple different special moves, one after another. Sometimes these moves are more powerful or the character is followed by a shadow trail when performing them. Flying Dragon

spinning Forces excessive y-axis rotation on the victim. Swirling Dance of the Demon

startup Move has a significant wind-up before the actual attack occurs. Slash Drop

stealth Induces invisibility or a similarly cloaked state. Darkness

striker Summons a character from off-screen for a quick attack. Stunt Double

stun Leaves the opponent disabled momentarily Psychokinesis

suicidal A move that damages the character using it as well as the opponent. Final Explosion

summon Summons a character that is playable/semi-playable for a brief period of time in place or addition to the character that used this move. George's Day Out

super_armor This move's properties include a "super armor" state, that is, the character can receive damage without being interrupted by hitstun. Iron Body

super_projectile A super move projectile which is a larger and more powerful version of the character's standard projectile. Super Kamehameha

sweep Low aimed attack, forces immediate knockdown on hit. Sweep

teleport Instant/near-instant transport to somewhere else on the screen. Total Evasion

thumbs_up The awesome of this move is accentuated with a thumbs up Chouhatsu Densetsu

to_the_skies While this move is performed on the ground, the character will leap into the air before the attack commences. Traximus Tremor

unblockable Ignores defense. Gauntlet Mind

unstoppable_projectile Passes through its target after contact. Lightning slash

vertical_blast A move that creates a vertical column or geyser of energy. Likely able to absorb projectiles. Mongolian Super Explosive Tiger Blast

victim_pov Moves where the camera changes to the receiver's point of view (as in, as if from their eyes) when the move is performed. Normally relegated to super/desperation and finishing moves. Houyokusen

wall_assist Deliberately uses the arena "walls" to deliver or augment the attack. Triangle Jump

whiff Throw with an abundant "miss" animation, usually as punishment. Frankensteiner

whirlwind Some kind of tornado or whirlwind is involved in this move. Leaf Whirlwind