Garland (Dissidia 012) - Revision history

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	''[Active while attacking] Even while taking damage, attacks can be performed without flinching.''		''[Active while attacking] Even while taking damage, attacks can be performed without flinching.''

	Rare instance of {{keyword\|super armor\|~~super armor~~}} in Dissidia 012. During an attack animation, Garland will not flinch from any attack that does not inflict HP damage. This can be good as a surprise attack, and it can also work in a pinch against characters with HP links (Cyclone, anyone?), but remember that EX mode does not alter Garland's attack properties; He can still be blocked.		Rare instance of {{keyword\|super armor\|superarmor=1}} in Dissidia 012. During an attack animation, Garland will not flinch from any attack that does not inflict HP damage. This can be good as a surprise attack, and it can also work in a pinch against characters with HP links (Cyclone, anyone?), but remember that EX mode does not alter Garland's attack properties; He can still be blocked.

	=== EX Burst: Soul of Chaos ===		=== EX Burst: Soul of Chaos ===

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Overview

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	Garland's air combat focuses on vertical positioning. Twist Drill {{keyword\|anti-airs\|anti-air=1}} opponents, Bardiche comes down with high damage potential, Cyclone provides area denial and Chain Cast is an evasive, vertical whiff punisher.		Garland's air combat focuses on vertical positioning. Twist Drill {{keyword\|anti-airs\|anti-air=1}} opponents, Bardiche comes down with high damage potential, Cyclone provides area denial and Chain Cast is an evasive, vertical whiff punisher.

	Garland has above average base ATK and DEF stats. His LV100 exclusive weapon Gigant Axe is best in class for EX and damage builds. His other attributes are a bit lacking, though; He has below average movement speed, no solo {{keyword\|HP links\|hplink=1}} and floaty air dodges. Dodging is fairly risky for Garland, as his self-defense options afterwards are slow and high commitment. His aerial offensive is somewhat limited due to his staple braveries having specific angles and notable blind spots, particularly in front of Garland. This can cause issues when creating offense head-on. Fast air dodge fall speed and {{keyword\|command blocks\|commandblock=1}} can limit Garland's options as well.		Garland has above average base ATK and DEF stats. His LV100 exclusive weapon Gigant Axe is best in class for EX and damage builds. His other attributes are a bit lacking, though; He has below average movement speed, no practical solo {{keyword\|HP links\|hplink=1}} and floaty air dodges. Dodging is fairly risky for Garland, as his self-defense options afterwards are slow and high commitment. His aerial offensive is somewhat limited due to his staple braveries having specific angles and notable blind spots, particularly in front of Garland. This can cause issues when creating offense head-on. Fast air dodge fall speed and {{keyword\|command blocks\|commandblock=1}} can limit Garland's options as well.

	Garland has been considered a low tier character, but his representation from 2020 onwards present a case for higher position. His grounded defense shuts down many close-range aerial approaches, and most hits lead to lots of bravery and EX. Garland's win condition is defined by his full EX gauge and high bravery stack, where he can end matches with one EX Revenge 5x Bardiche combo. He can exploit the opponent's positioning as a defender on the ground, but his aerial offense is much more linear and restricted by comparison. Garland's long-term strategy is strong, but it always requires multiple hits and resources to guarantee a win.		Garland has been considered a low tier character, but his representation from 2020 onwards present a case for higher position. His grounded defense shuts down many close-range aerial approaches, and most hits lead to lots of bravery and EX. Garland's win condition is defined by his full EX gauge and high bravery stack, where he can end matches with one EX Revenge 5x Bardiche combo. He can exploit the opponent's positioning as a defender on the ground, but his aerial offense is much more linear and restricted by comparison. Garland's long-term strategy is strong, but it always requires multiple hits and resources to guarantee a win.

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Overview

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	= Overview =		== Overview ==
	Garland is a defensive close / mid-range character. His strengths are defined by his braveries that are good at {{keyword\|whiff punishing\|whiffpunish=1}} and accumulating EX and bravery.		Garland is a defensive close / mid-range character. His strengths are defined by his braveries that are good at {{keyword\|whiff punishing\|whiffpunish=1}} and accumulating EX and bravery.

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HP Attacks

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	= HP Attacks =		== HP Attacks ==

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	= Overview =		= Overview =
	Garland is a defensive close / mid-range character. His strengths are defined by his braveries that are good at {{keyword\|whiff punishing\|whiffpunish=1}}~~, combos~~ and accumulating EX and bravery.		Garland is a defensive close / mid-range character. His strengths are defined by his braveries that are good at {{keyword\|whiff punishing\|whiffpunish=1}} and accumulating EX and bravery.

	On the ground, Garland {{keyword\|pokes\|poke=1}} with Deathblow to fill assist gauge safely and threaten anyone approaching him from the air. Lance Charge~~, ground~~ HP attacks and ~~timing~~ {{keyword\|~~mixups~~\|~~mixup~~=1}} ~~complement the defensive strategy~~.		On the ground, Garland {{keyword\|pokes\|poke=1}} with Deathblow to fill assist gauge safely and threaten anyone approaching him from the air. Garland can use Lance Charge and HP attacks to break guards and catch ground dodges. Deathblow's short {{keyword\|recovery\|recovery=1}} also lets Garland adjust his attack timing, making his ground defense rather ambiguous.

	Garland ~~fights in the~~ air ~~with a mixture of offense and defense~~. Twist Drill {{keyword\|anti-airs\|anti-air=1}} opponents, Bardiche comes down with high damage potential, Cyclone provides area denial and Chain Cast is a whiff punisher ~~and a solo combo starter rolled into one~~.		Garland's air combat focuses on vertical positioning. Twist Drill {{keyword\|anti-airs\|anti-air=1}} opponents, Bardiche comes down with high damage potential, Cyclone provides area denial and Chain Cast is an evasive, vertical whiff punisher.

	Garland has above average base ATK and DEF stats~~, but his~~ other attributes are a bit lacking~~. Below~~ average movement speed, no solo {{keyword\|HP links\|hplink=1}} and floaty air dodges. His offensive ~~options are~~ limited ~~against air dodges~~ due to ~~air~~ braveries ~~being telegraphed by their specified range, with~~ notable blind spots ~~for each~~. Garland's ~~own~~ options ~~for protection after evading are slow and risky~~ as well.		Garland has above average base ATK and DEF stats. His LV100 exclusive weapon Gigant Axe is best in class for EX and damage builds. His other attributes are a bit lacking, though; He has below average movement speed, no solo {{keyword\|HP links\|hplink=1}} and floaty air dodges. Dodging is fairly risky for Garland, as his self-defense options afterwards are slow and high commitment. His aerial offensive is somewhat limited due to his staple braveries having specific angles and notable blind spots, particularly in front of Garland. This can cause issues when creating offense head-on. Fast air dodge fall speed and {{keyword\|command blocks\|commandblock=1}} can limit Garland's options as well.

	~~Historically~~ Garland has been considered a low tier character~~. However~~, his representation ~~in competitive play in recent years~~ present a case for a higher position. His grounded defense shuts down many close-range aerial approaches, and most hits lead to lots of bravery and EX. Garland's win condition is defined by his full EX gauge and high bravery stack, where he can end matches with one EX Revenge 5x Bardiche combo. He can exploit the opponent's positioning as a defender on the ground, but his aerial offense is much more linear and restricted by comparison. Garland's long-term strategy is strong, but it always requires multiple hits and resources to guarantee a win.		Garland has been considered a low tier character, but his representation from 2020 onwards present a case for higher position. His grounded defense shuts down many close-range aerial approaches, and most hits lead to lots of bravery and EX. Garland's win condition is defined by his full EX gauge and high bravery stack, where he can end matches with one EX Revenge 5x Bardiche combo. He can exploit the opponent's positioning as a defender on the ground, but his aerial offense is much more linear and restricted by comparison. Garland's long-term strategy is strong, but it always requires multiple hits and resources to guarantee a win.

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	= Builds =		== Builds ==

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Overview

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	Garland fights in the air with a mixture of offense and defense. Twist Drill {{keyword\|anti-airs\|anti-air=1}} opponents, Bardiche comes down with high damage potential, Cyclone provides area denial and Chain Cast is a whiff punisher and a solo combo starter rolled into one.		Garland fights in the air with a mixture of offense and defense. Twist Drill {{keyword\|anti-airs\|anti-air=1}} opponents, Bardiche comes down with high damage potential, Cyclone provides area denial and Chain Cast is a whiff punisher and a solo combo starter rolled into one.

	Garland has above average base ATK and DEF stats, but his other attributes are a bit lacking. Below average movement speed, no solo {{keyword\|HP links\|hplink=1}} and floaty air dodges. His offensive options are limited against air dodges, ~~while his~~ own options for protection after evading are ~~also~~ risky~~. Not to mention, his air braveries are telegraphed by their specified range~~.		Garland has above average base ATK and DEF stats, but his other attributes are a bit lacking. Below average movement speed, no solo {{keyword\|HP links\|hplink=1}} and floaty air dodges. His offensive options are limited against air dodges due to air braveries being telegraphed by their specified range, with notable blind spots for each. Garland's own options for protection after evading are slow and risky as well.

	Historically Garland has been considered a low tier character. However, his representation in competitive play in recent years present a case for a higher position. His grounded defense shuts down many close-range aerial approaches, and most hits lead to lots of bravery and EX. Garland's win condition is defined by his full EX gauge and high bravery stack, where he can end matches with one EX Revenge 5x Bardiche combo. He can exploit the opponent's positioning as a defender on the ground, but his aerial offense is much more linear and restricted by comparison. Garland's long-term strategy is strong, but it always requires multiple hits and resources to guarantee a win.		Historically Garland has been considered a low tier character. However, his representation in competitive play in recent years present a case for a higher position. His grounded defense shuts down many close-range aerial approaches, and most hits lead to lots of bravery and EX. Garland's win condition is defined by his full EX gauge and high bravery stack, where he can end matches with one EX Revenge 5x Bardiche combo. He can exploit the opponent's positioning as a defender on the ground, but his aerial offense is much more linear and restricted by comparison. Garland's long-term strategy is strong, but it always requires multiple hits and resources to guarantee a win.

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	Garland's ~~primary aerial~~ bravery ~~that advances forward~~. It's fast, but not fast enough to be always unreactable, though the start-up is tricky to see. Given how Garland's other braveries are telegraphed by their effective range, Twin Swords is similarly linear in application; Twin Swords' main strength lies in having some tracking in all directions, which makes it a ~~consistent~~ counter attack after ~~blocking~~.		Garland's dedicated advancing air bravery. Twin Swords' main strength lies in having some tracking in all directions, which makes it more consistent as a counter attack after blocks.

	~~Despite~~ that, ~~Twin Swords~~' range is average and the ~~homing~~ period is brief. ~~The animation is~~ also ~~rather long. This means it can be dangerous~~ to ~~whiff Twin Swords~~, ~~and the need for wall rushes~~ skews the risk/reward ratio against Garland. ~~In small stages with low ceilings, Twin Swords can represent a threat more consistently~~ in {{keyword\|~~air-to-air~~\|~~air-to-air~~=1}} situations. It is not a staple in Garland's aerial kit, but it's not entirely without merit either. Generally speaking it can be difficult to justify over Bardiche, Twist Drill and Chain Cast which provide more utility and reward on hit overall.		Twin Swords suffers from a 3-slot bravery dilemma, where it is outclassed by Twist Drill, Chain Cast and Bardiche in utility and reward. It covers a range that other braveries don't do as consistently, but it's flawed in many other ways. It's fast, but not fast enough to be always unreactable. The animation is long and every hit is low priority, which risks getting blocked or {{keyword\|whiff punished\|whiffpunish=1}}. The overall range is average and the {{keyword\|tracking\|tracking=1}} period is brief. Twin Swords also has to wall rush for assist combos, which further skews the risk / reward ratio against Garland. It is risky to use in {{keyword\|neutral\|neutral=1}} overall.

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	Garland positions himself above in relation to the opponent for two vertical attacks. ~~Air~~ combo starter, air-to-ground {{keyword\|whiff punisher\|whiffpunish=1}} and Garland's primary post-dodge defensive option in the air. It is not invincible, but the movement can help him evade slower dodge punish attempts. On hit, Garland can dodge cancel and combo into Twist Drill for a total of 180 EX (almost 20 % of an EX bar) ~~or Bardiche / Twin Swords at the wall~~. Chain Cast's consistent damage output, meter generation and applications in the neutral make it an appealing choice for a third bravery slot along with Bardiche and Twist Drill.		Garland positions himself above in relation to the opponent for two vertical attacks. This is an air combo starter, {{keyword\|air-to-ground\|air-to-ground=1}} {{keyword\|whiff punisher\|whiffpunish=1}} and Garland's primary post-dodge defensive option in the air. It is not invincible, but the movement can help him evade slower dodge punish attempts. On hit, Garland can {{keyword\|dodge cancel\|dc=1}} and combo into Twist Drill for a total of 180 EX (almost 20 % of an EX bar). Chain Cast's consistent damage output, meter generation and applications in the neutral make it an appealing choice for a third bravery slot along with Bardiche and Twist Drill. It is pretty slow and telegraphed though, so it can be blocked or dodged easily.

	Chain Cast has enough hit stun to make empty chase attempts safer on average, although it is not entirely safe to use in all instances. It can also hit behind the opponent's block, though exact conditions are unclear. Being significantly below or above the opponent helps, though.		Chain Cast has enough {{keyword\|hit stun\|hitstun=1}} to make empty chase attempts safer on average, although it is not entirely safe to use in all instances. It can also hit behind the opponent's block, though exact conditions are unclear. Being significantly below or above the opponent helps, though.

	The hitbox has some oddities. It has gaps and possibly slight deadzones between the chain itself and the tip. Before reaching proper down-forward hitbox there may be a gap just below level height. It could have a small deadzone right in front of Garland as well. This requires further research.		The {{keyword\|hitbox\|hitbox=1}} has some oddities. It has gaps and possibly slight deadzones between the chain itself and the tip. Before reaching proper down-forward hitbox there may be a gap just below level height. It could have a small deadzone right in front of Garland as well. This requires further research.

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	Garland's iconic crushing swing. A staple in Garland's kit due to its speed, average whiff recovery and infamous damage output. It can be used to build assist gauge on whiff and punish long recovery attacks below Garland. Bardiche is primarily run for its reward on hit, namely ~~with~~ ground wall rush assist combos and EX Revenge. The high base damage makes Garland one of the best users of wall rush bravery enhancements (primarily {{accbas}} Booster).		Garland's iconic crushing swing. A staple in Garland's kit due to its speed, average whiff recovery and infamous damage output. It can be used to build assist gauge on whiff and punish long {{keyword\|recovery\|recovery=1}} attacks below Garland. Bardiche is primarily run for its reward on hit, namely ground wall rush assist combos and EX Revenge. The high base damage makes Garland one of the best users of wall rush bravery enhancements (primarily {{accbas}} Booster).

	Outside of combos, Bardiche's reward is lacking with no EX, short assist confirm window and no automatic Sneak Attack ~~activations~~. Its other applications in the {{keyword\|neutral\|neutral=1}} are also weak due to it exclusively tracking downwards, having a small hitbox and flawed mixup options to support it. It is a loud, telegraphed and relatively slow to start low priority move on a character whose other downward attacks are all slower than 40 frames.		Outside of combos, Bardiche's reward is lacking with no EX, short assist confirm window and no automatic Sneak Attack activation. Its other applications in the {{keyword\|neutral\|neutral=1}} are also weak due to it exclusively tracking downwards, having a small hitbox and flawed mixup options to support it. It is a loud, telegraphed and relatively slow to start low priority move on a character whose other downward attacks are all slower than 40 frames.

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	~~Fast~~ anti-air attack with good combo potential, damage and EX output. Twist Drill primarily tracks opponents above Garland, and it is used as a {{keyword\|whiff punisher\|whiffpunish=1}} or an occasional ~~aerial~~ {{keyword\|poke\|poke=1}}. It has ~~good~~ range ~~and can be combo'd into from~~ Deathblow for 180 EX.		Another staple bravery. Twist Drill is a fast {{keyword\|anti-air\|anti-air=1}} attack with good combo potential, damage and EX output. Twist Drill primarily tracks opponents above Garland, and it is used as a {{keyword\|whiff punisher\|whiffpunish=1}} or an occasional {{keyword\|poke\|poke=1}}. It has enough range to connect after Deathblow for 180 EX (almost 20 % of the gauge).

	Twist Drill has lots of {{keyword\|hitstun\|hitstun=1}}. It is one of the few moves in the game that provide a safe {{keyword\|empty chase\|emptychase=1}} anywhere. This is great for both assist combos and taking EX force reliably. A late dodge cancel window and empty chase are both viable starters for Garland's commonly used assists. While Garland is safe after an empty chase, he can still lose to {{keyword\|command blocks\|commandblock=1}} if he ~~attempts~~ to push his advantage immediately. Challenging recovery attack pokes depends on the {{keyword\|matchup\|matchup=1}} and stage positioning as well; Chasing at a corner can leave Garland closer to the opponent than usual.		Twist Drill has lots of {{keyword\|hitstun\|hitstun=1}}. It is one of the few moves in the game that provide a safe {{keyword\|empty chase\|emptychase=1}} anywhere. This is great for both assist combos and taking EX force reliably. A late {{keyword\|dodge cancel\|dc=1}} window and empty chase are both viable starters for Garland's commonly used assists. While Garland is safe after an empty chase, he can still lose to fast attacks and {{keyword\|command blocks\|commandblock=1}} if he tries to push his advantage immediately. Challenging recovery attack pokes depends on the {{keyword\|matchup\|matchup=1}} and stage positioning as well; Chasing at a corner can leave Garland closer to the opponent than usual, which is more dangerous for him.

	Twist Drill's whiff recovery is long enough for it to be punishable on reaction. It has a blind spot above Garland's head, and it's only effective at dodge punishing from below. If the opponent has a good read on Garland, they can even use an air BRV assist to shut down Twist Drill.		Twist Drill's whiff {{keyword\|recovery\|recovery=1}} is long enough for it to be punishable on reaction. It has a blind spot above Garland's head, and it's only effective at dodge punishing from below. If the opponent has a good read on Garland, they can even use an air BRV assist to shut down Twist Drill.

	Even so, Twist Drill is a staple in Garland's air combat. The {{keyword\|disjointed\|disjoint=1}} {{keyword\|hitbox\|hitbox=1}} allows him to poke through {{keyword\|projectiles\|projectile=1}} and traps, such as {{012ulti}} charged Knight's Lance. The first part can be {{keyword\|dodge cancelled\|dc=1}} early enough to contest {{012emp}}'s Dreary Cells, and the startup speed can be difficult to react to without practice.		Even so, Twist Drill is a staple in Garland's air combat. The {{keyword\|disjointed\|disjoint=1}} {{keyword\|hitbox\|hitbox=1}} allows him to poke through {{keyword\|projectiles\|projectile=1}} and traps, such as {{012ulti}} charged Knight's Lance. The first part can be {{keyword\|dodge cancelled\|dc=1}} early enough to contest {{012emp}}'s Dreary Cells, and the startup speed can be difficult to react to without practice.

	Twist Drill can also hit behind the opponent's block at the right distance and angle below the opponent.		Twist Drill can also hit behind the opponent's block at the right distance and angle, below the opponent.

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	Same as the ground version, except it can be done anywhere in the air. A valid option against mages and characters with poor mobility, it's main application is still interrupting opponents.		Same as the ground version, except it can be done anywhere in the air. A valid option against mages and characters with poor mobility, though it's main application is still interrupting opponents.

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	Blaze is ~~commonly used as an occasional~~ long range harassment tool ~~along~~ with Cyclone. ~~While this cannot wall rush, each fireball can deplete assist / EX gauge on hit. Though the~~ projectiles ~~have tracking, their~~ {{keyword\|~~hitbox~~\|~~HItbox~~}} ~~is not large. As they home in on~~ the opponent, they all ~~try to~~ focus on a singular point of impact~~, reducing~~ their ~~overall~~ screen presence.		Blaze is a secondary long range harassment tool, often used with Cyclone for safe {{keyword\|zoning\|zoning=1}}. The projectiles {{keyword\|track\|track=1}} towards the opponent, and they all focus on a singular point of impact. This reduces their screen presence, but each fireball can hit the opponent. That is notable, because each fireball activates the meter depletion effect with Battle Hammer {{accbas}} and the like.

	Despite the projectiles' speed and relatively brief duration, it is possible to reflect one of them back at Garland. That is rarely a concern for Garland though. A more common downside to Blaze is the lack of protection around Garland once the projectiles have been fired; There is enough time to hit Garland out of Blaze after firing the projectiles, but ''before'' he can act again. Using Blaze without protection from Cyclone (or even assist) can lead to unfavorable trades with opponent's assist (Blaze hits, opponent's assist '''[[Bravery_(Dissidia_012)#Bravery_Break\|breaks]]''' Garland), or {{keyword\|assist punishes\|assist punish}}.		Despite the projectiles' speed and relatively brief duration, it is possible to reflect one of them back at Garland. That is rarely a concern for Garland though. A more common downside to Blaze is the lack of protection around Garland once the projectiles have been fired; There is enough time to hit Garland out of Blaze after firing the projectiles, but ''before'' he can act again. Using Blaze without protection from Cyclone (or even assist) can lead to unfavorable trades with opponent's assist (Blaze hits, opponent's assist '''[[Bravery_(Dissidia_012)#Bravery_Break\|breaks]]''' Garland), or {{keyword\|assist punishes\|assist punish}}.
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	~~Two Ranged High projectiles occupy space temporarily while gradually splintering off from their starting position.~~ Cyclone is ~~often~~ used as a passive defensive tool, assist combo extender or a safer combo finisher after assist. It has good reward on hit thanks to its EX generation and {{keyword\|hit stun\|~~HIT stun~~}} - It combos into assists on hit, and even Garland can follow up ~~on his own~~ if Cyclone hits ~~after Garland is actionable~~. Cyclone plays an important role in optimizing Garland's air combos for EX, namely at the ceiling and / or after EX Revenge.		Cyclone is used as a passive defensive tool, assist combo extender or a safer combo finisher after assist. It has good reward on hit thanks to its EX generation and {{keyword\|hit stun\|hitstun=1}} - It combos into assists on hit, and even Garland can follow up if Cyclone hits late. Cyclone plays an important role in optimizing Garland's air combos for EX, namely at the ceiling and / or after EX Revenge.

	Cyclone ~~does not~~ protect Garland ~~effectively~~ from all angles. {{keyword\|Disjointed\|~~Disjoint~~}} attacks ~~and assists~~ such as {{012aer}}'s Seal Evil can ~~consistently punish~~ Garland ~~for using this move~~. Advancing high priority moves such as {{012clo}}'s Braver and {{012squ}}'s Rough Divide can also power through Cyclone. Because Garland cannot act again early and or take advantage of ~~the projectiles~~ for long, it ~~can be difficult to establish~~ offensive momentum ~~with Cyclone~~.		Cyclone consists of two Ranged High projectiles that linger for a moment. But they don't protect Garland from all angles. {{keyword\|Disjointed\|disjoint=1}} attacks such as {{012seph}}'s Sudden Cruelty and {{012aer}}'s Seal Evil can hit Garland out of it. Advancing high priority moves such as {{012clo}}'s Braver and {{012squ}}'s Rough Divide can also power through Cyclone. Because Garland cannot act again early and or take advantage of Cyclone for long, it is not suited for building offensive momentum.

	However, ~~characters~~ without Aerith assist, {{keyword\|projectiles\|~~Projectile~~}}, {{keyword\|command blocks\|~~COmmand block~~}}, disjointed {{keyword\|hitbox\|~~HITbox~~}} or a relatively fast advancing Melee High attack ~~will find Cyclone to be difficult to neutralize~~. In these cases, Cyclone provides a consistent defensive barrier ~~and a disruptor~~ for Garland.		However, Cyclone can exploit certain shortcomings: Characters without Aerith assist, {{keyword\|projectiles\|projectile=1}}, {{keyword\|command blocks\|commandblock=1}}, disjointed {{keyword\|hitbox\|hitbox=1}} or a relatively fast advancing Melee High attack. In these cases, Cyclone provides a consistent defensive barrier for Garland.

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	Garland's primary HP attack after blocking and ~~as an~~ assist ~~combo ender~~. It tracks the opponent ~~well~~, though it's bad at turning around ~~from a bit~~ before ~~Garland starts~~ moving. The {{keyword\|knockback\|~~Knockback~~}} ~~is very~~ high ~~with good~~ wall rush potential, which ~~lets Garland deal~~ more damage ~~pretty~~ consistently after a bravery ~~break~~.		Garland's primary HP attack after blocking and finishing assist combos. It tracks the opponent, though it's bad at turning around shortly before moving. The {{keyword\|knockback\|knockback=1}} has high wall rush potential, which adds more damage consistently after bravery breaks.

	Flare's active frames are very brief and as such, it is not effective at punishing early blocks and catching aerial dodges with Evasion Boost. It also has plenty of {{keyword\|recovery frames\|~~Recovery~~}}, which ~~leaves~~ Garland vulnerable to ~~{{keyword\|punishes\|PUnish}}~~ for a ~~good~~ moment.		Flare's active frames are very brief and as such, it is not effective at punishing early blocks and catching aerial dodges with Evasion Boost. It also has plenty of {{keyword\|recovery frames\|recovery=1}}, which leave Garland vulnerable to attacks for a moment.

	If Flare makes contact, Garland will transition into the second hit that deals HP damage. This is true whether the opponent escapes with LV1 Assist Change afterwards or he clashes with a lower priority melee move. It doesn't have particularly strong tracking and Garland can be hit during the animation. Cyclone and Blaze can make up for this weakness, but Flare remains a staple in Garland's arsenal regardless. It is his only aerial HP ~~he can consistently connect after staggering an opponent with a~~ block ~~and it works reliably after assists~~.		If Flare makes contact, Garland will transition into the second hit that deals HP damage. This is true whether the opponent escapes with LV1 Assist Change afterwards or he clashes with a lower priority melee move. It doesn't have particularly strong tracking and Garland can be hit during the animation. Cyclone and Blaze can make up for this weakness, but Flare remains a staple in Garland's arsenal regardless. It is his only consistent aerial HP for block counters.

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