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Muggshotter: /* Synergies */

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Synergies

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	A helpful assist when ~~insane range~~ is needed.		A helpful assist when long lateral reach is needed.

	Air BRV has huge range for both unique whiff punishes and {{keyword\|conversions\|conversion=1}} from weird hits, where even Gilgamesh might not reach. It also ~~gives him~~ a ground Wall Rush to work with, and works fine from his important hits. Ground BRV is a niche punish tool, only really used if The Emperor is in range to ~~confirm off of~~ the Wall Rush.		Air BRV has huge range for both unique {{keyword\|whiff punishes\|whiffpunish=1}} and {{keyword\|conversions\|conversion=1}} from weird hits, where even Gilgamesh might not reach. It also provides a ground Wall Rush to work with, and works fine from his important hits. Ground BRV is a niche {{keyword\|punish\|punish=1}} tool, only really used if The Emperor is in range to convert from the Wall Rush.

	Air HP can be very annoying for the opponent if put into a bad situation by traps, as well as catch floaty dodges when anticipated. And it gives a ground Wall Rush too for a nice damaging combo.		Air HP can be very annoying for the opponent if put into a bad situation by traps, as well as catch floaty air dodges when anticipated. And it gives a ground Wall Rush too for a nice damaging combo.

	Ground HP is once again a niche punish, although a fine one at that. It can catch ground dodges if anticipated, but it's often avoided like the ground BRV.		Ground HP is once again a niche punish, although a fine one at that. It can catch ground dodges if anticipated, but it's often avoided like the ground BRV.

	Cecil's huge ~~Air~~ BRV and HP range makes him ~~wanted if ever~~ for ~~Mateus~~, as he can uniquely punish and deal with moves that can otherwise completely shut him down with how safe they are. Not the first choice, but ~~not to be forgotten~~ when ~~he might be really useful~~.		Cecil's huge air BRV and HP range makes him good for The Emperor, as he can uniquely punish and deal with moves that can otherwise completely shut him down with how safe they are. Not the first choice, but worth considering when weighing options.

	\|-\|Kuja=		\|-\|Kuja=
	~~Top Tier~~ assist ~~of 012~~, reliable when you need him.		Duodecim's top tier assist, reliable when you need him. He has few notable traits for The Emperor, but far from the worst choice in general.

	Not the most optimal of combo conversions, but ~~once more~~ a great whiff ~~punish Air BRV~~ and a decent ground BRV for catching dodges, and ~~both having assist chase with loads~~ of hitstun ~~to work with~~, ~~meaning he is the~~ most reliable ~~if Mateus wants the assist chase~~. ~~His Air~~ BRV ~~in particular~~ is ~~of interest for him~~ because it moves forward and up so much it largely ignores reflected Blue Flares~~, and his~~ BRVs have ~~a great homing~~ so ~~that the~~ vacuum ~~of DC~~ can easily pull ~~them~~ in ~~during if near~~.		Not the most optimal of combo {{keyword\|conversions\|conversion=1}}, but still has a great air BRV {{keyword\|whiff punisher\|whiffpunish=1}} and a decent ground BRV for catching dodges. Both BRVs have Assist Chase and lots of {{keyword\|hit stun\|hitstun=1}}, which makes Kuja most reliable for Assist Chase combos specifically. The air BRV is particularly noteworthy, because it moves forward and up so much, that it largely ignores reflected Blue Flares. Kuja's BRVs have strong {{keyword\|tracking\|tracking=1}}, so Dreary Cell's vacuum can easily pull in nearby opponents.

	~~His~~ HPs are notable ~~for him the most,~~ Air HP ~~giving~~ one more thing to throw into scramble situations with ~~his~~ traps ~~and~~ Ground HP as a possible dodge punish, whiff punish and ~~conversion from~~ Red Flare if ~~its worth~~ the ~~cost.~~		Kujas HPs are also very notable: Air HP is one more thing to throw into scramble situations with The Emperor's traps. Ground HP works as a possible dodge punish, whiff punish and Red Flare combo extender if it's ever needed to close the match.

	~~An overall top assist with few notable traits for Mateus, but nonetheless a solid choice to have~~.

	\|-\|Sephiroth=		\|-\|Sephiroth=
	A niche matchup specific assist.		A niche {{keyword\|matchup\|matchup=1}} specific assist. Yet another option for The Emperor in case other assists are not cutting it.

	His range is ~~what should~~ interest ~~Mateus~~ as his ~~Air~~ and ~~Ground~~ BRV are both good whiff ~~punishes~~ and can poke through certain moves, ~~and lead both into assist chase that he~~ needs to manually delay to combo ~~off of~~.		His range is a point of interest, as his air and ground BRV are both good {{keyword\|whiff punish\|whiffpunish=1}} tools, and can poke through certain moves. They also lead to Assist Chase, but The Emperor needs to manually delay his follow-up to combo afterwards.

	~~Air~~ HP is even more of a niche punish and scramble glue, ~~having great homing~~ and ~~covering a huge~~ space ~~which~~ can be hard to avoid ~~with~~ traps ~~all around~~. Ground HP is much the same ~~and the~~ least notable for ~~Mateus.~~		Sephiroth's air HP is even more of a niche punish and scramble glue. It has strong homing in such situations, and it can cover plenty of space. It can be hard to avoid when traps have been set. Ground HP is much the same, but least notable for The Emperor.

	~~Worth considering to solve matchup woes that can come up while still being perfectly usable in all the ways needed~~.
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	=== The Emperor Assist Data ===		=== The Emperor Assist Data ===

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Muggshotter: /* Aerial */

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Aerial

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	Aerial Dreary Cell substitutes Thunder Crest in the air, which makes this version more important for The Emperor. It can be placed anywhere, although only three Dreary Cells can be set at a time. Its traits are otherwise shared with the ground version, including the single hit HP, absorb effect and vulnerability to Bravery Boost on Dodge builds.		Aerial Dreary Cell substitutes Thunder Crest in the air, which makes this version more important for The Emperor. It can be placed anywhere, although only three Dreary Cells can be set at a time. Its traits are otherwise shared with the ground version, including the single hit HP, absorb effect and vulnerability to Bravery Boost on Dodge builds.

	This Dreary Cell is still effective against close-range attacks with longer {{keyword\|recovery\|recovery=1}}, such as Jecht Stream, Cloud's Slashing Blow and {{012ok}}'s Turbo-Hit. However, The Emperor should watch out for attacks with strong aerial momentum and medium range; {{012squ}}'s Beat Fang and {{012pri}}'s Raging Fists can evade the explosion, while {{012yuna}}'s Sonic Wings can pierce through without activating Dreary Cell.		This Dreary Cell is still effective against close-range attacks with longer {{keyword\|recovery\|recovery=1}}, such as Jecht Stream, Cloud's Slashing Blow and {{012ok}}'s Turbo-Hit. However, The Emperor should watch out for attacks with strong aerial momentum and medium range; {{012squ}}'s Beat Fang and {{012pri}}'s Raging Fists can evade the explosion, while {{012yuna}}'s Sonic Wings can pierce through without activating Dreary Cell. Tidus air BRV assist is also a universal {{keyword\|whiff punish\|whiffpunish=1}} option against air Dreary Cell, so caution is advised when opponent has assist gauge.

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Muggshotter: /* Assist Overview */

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Assist Overview

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	=== Assist Overview ===		=== Assist Overview ===

	The Emperor assist is niche, but powerful under certain circumstances. He enables various ground combos with Thunder Crest, and Mines do lots of damage after long holds and early ground Wall Rush assist calls. Contrary to most assists, The Emperor is difficult to '''[[Assist_(Dissidia_012)#Assist_Lock\|Assist Lock]]''' due to his priorities ignoring '''[[Assist_(Dissidia_012)#LV2_Assist_Change\|LV2 Assist Change]]''' staggers. Hitting The Emperor manually is also challenging, since he disappears quickly after his attacks. This gives him a distinct advantage, even if it comes at the cost of accessible assist combos.		The Emperor assist is niche, but powerful under certain circumstances. He enables various ground combos with Thunder Crest, and Mines do lots of damage after long holds and early ground Wall Rush assist calls. Contrary to most assists, The Emperor is difficult to '''[[Assist_(Dissidia_012)#Assist_Lock\|Assist Lock]]''' due to his priorities ignoring '''[[Assist_(Dissidia_012)#LV2_Assist_Change\|LV2 Assist Change]]''' staggers. Hitting The Emperor manually is also challenging, since he disappears quickly after his attacks. This gives him a distinct advantage, even if it comes at the cost of accessible assist combos for many characters.

	The main thing that limits The Emperor's combo potential is having his attack tied to the player's position; Thunder Crest only comes out if the player character is on the ground, and Mine only comes out if the character is in the air. That being said, The Emperor is one of the few assists ~~that can be used twice in a single combo~~ thanks to his disappearance before Thunder Crest combo disables assist gauge temporarily. {{012squ}} is especially effective at capitalizing on The Emperor's strengths and combo potential. {{012pri}} can also combo into Mines with delayed Raging Fists, creating elaborate high damaging air combos. Other than that, The Emperor assist is not commonly used in competitive play.		The main thing that limits The Emperor's combo potential is having his attack tied to the player's position; Thunder Crest only comes out if the player character is on the ground, and Mine only comes out if the character is in the air. That being said, The Emperor is one of the few assists viable for double assist combos thanks to his disappearance before Thunder Crest (and sometimes Mine) combo disables assist gauge temporarily. {{012squ}} is especially effective at capitalizing on The Emperor's strengths and combo potential. {{012pri}} can also combo into Mines with delayed Raging Fists, creating elaborate high damaging air combos. Other than that, The Emperor assist is not commonly used in competitive play.

	Further reading: '''[[Tier_List_(Assist)#The_Emperor\|The Emperor (Assist Tier List)]]'''		Further reading: '''[[Tier_List_(Assist)#The_Emperor\|The Emperor (Assist Tier List)]]'''

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Builds

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	\|wpn=Blood Sword {{equip}}		\|wpn=Blood Sword {{equip}} <br>(Peltast's Gear)
	\|hand=Sanguine Shield {{equip}}		\|hand=Sanguine Shield {{equip}} <br>(Knight's Gear)
	\|head=Blood Helm {{equip}}		\|head=Blood Helm {{equip}} <br>(Infantry Gear)
	\|armor=Blood Armor {{equip}}		\|armor=Blood Armor {{equip}} <br>(Cavalier's Gear)
	\|acc1={{accbas}} Earring		\|acc1={{accbas}} Earring
	\|acc2={{accbas}} Bravery Orb		\|acc2={{accbas}} Bravery Orb

Muggshotter: /* Combos */

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Combos

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	== Combos ==		== Combos ==

			''Main combo article pending''

	=== Solo ===		=== Solo ===

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	=== Assist Overview ===		=== Assist Overview ===
	~~COMING SOON~~
			The Emperor assist is niche, but powerful under certain circumstances. He enables various ground combos with Thunder Crest, and Mines do lots of damage after long holds and early ground Wall Rush assist calls. Contrary to most assists, The Emperor is difficult to '''[[Assist_(Dissidia_012)#Assist_Lock\|Assist Lock]]''' due to his priorities ignoring '''[[Assist_(Dissidia_012)#LV2_Assist_Change\|LV2 Assist Change]]''' staggers. Hitting The Emperor manually is also challenging, since he disappears quickly after his attacks. This gives him a distinct advantage, even if it comes at the cost of accessible assist combos.

			The main thing that limits The Emperor's combo potential is having his attack tied to the player's position; Thunder Crest only comes out if the player character is on the ground, and Mine only comes out if the character is in the air. That being said, The Emperor is one of the few assists that can be used twice in a single combo thanks to his disappearance before Thunder Crest combo disables assist gauge temporarily. {{012squ}} is especially effective at capitalizing on The Emperor's strengths and combo potential. {{012pri}} can also combo into Mines with delayed Raging Fists, creating elaborate high damaging air combos. Other than that, The Emperor assist is not commonly used in competitive play.

			Further reading: '''[[Tier_List_(Assist)#The_Emperor\|The Emperor (Assist Tier List)]]'''

	= References =		= References =

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Aerial: Reworked overviews.

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	{{AbilityInfo		{{AbilityInfo
	\|damage=each (3)		\|damage=each (3)
	\|startup=521F		\|startup=521F (8.6 seconds)
	\|type=Magical		\|type=Magical
	\|priority=Unblockable		\|priority=Unblockable
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	[[File:Hp_the_emperor_starfall_a_3.jpeg\|thumb\|Traps can protect The Emperor while casting.]]		[[File:Hp_the_emperor_starfall_a_3.jpeg\|thumb\|Traps can protect The Emperor while casting.]]

	~~Your win condition and~~ the ~~reason they should be scared of you~~....~~but in~~ the ~~air!~~		Starfall's midair version is mostly identical with the ground version, but it is even more important. This is used more often since it's an aerial move. The practical applications are the same; Forced HP damage, constant magic shield while casting and quick assist gains by tapping Square {{pspsqu}} and dodging. The Emperor wants to use Starfall after the traps have been set, since it forces most opponents to approach and interact with his traps. This can be difficult for some characters to deal with, such as {{012tifa}}, {{012zid}} and {{012jec}}, as it creates disproportionate risk for them to stop the situation.

	~~Mateus starts casting~~, ~~and after 8~~.~~6 secs (521F)~~, ~~3 small meteors~~ and a ~~giant meteors starts coming down on~~ the ~~opponent~~.		If The Emperor succeeds, the opponent is forced to take HP damage or spend Assist / EX gauge to avoid it. The {{keyword\|frame advantage\|frameadvantage=1}} is huge; Thanks to {{012jec}} assist, and Side by Side's {{accsp}} assist gain effect, a successful Starfall enables further Starfalls that are pretty much guaranteed. At bare minimum, Starfall's grounded Wall Rush ensures the second Starfall can be cast halfway.

	~~Without full casting~~ it's ~~already useful as it has a constant Magic Shield while casting, its great for~~ assist building, dodge chains are slightly faster by casting and dodge cancelling, and pops Mateus up slightly for positioning. During casting can float around at a set speed, letting Mateus position more precisely and avoid certain moves that follow and ~~home in~~.		Once Starfall is cast, it can be very overwhelming. The Emperor gets invincibility as he recovers from the cast. Starfall is completely unblockable and stays out even if The Emperor gets hit somehow. It hits almost anywhere. Auto Assist Lock On ability stops the opponent's assist and then switches back to the main target afterwards.

	Once its done casting, it's '''completely unblockable''' and stays out even if Mateus gets hit. 3 small meteors start coming down to lock them down, and a giant meteor afterwards that deals some damage and the HP hit. Always knocks them down to the ground regardless of ~~distance.~~		This is easily one of the most important moves for The Emperor. It rounds out his screen pressure, so building intuition for {{keyword\|checkmate\|checkmate=1}} situations, when to fake out and when to just move while casting are crucial for effective high level play
	~~Important to note is that it also tracks assists with assist lock on, and after it did will instantly switch target to~~ the ~~opponent.~~

	The ~~frame advantage~~ Emperor ~~gets once it hits is insane compared to most moves in the game~~, ~~letting him charge half a Starfall while its still active up to the groundrush. Using it paired with already set traps and assist can be hard to deal with~~ for ~~certain characters and practically guarantee either another or a punish should they be forced to play risky into traps.~~


	~~By far the most important move he has. Getting an idea how to~~ checkmate ~~with it~~, ~~when to go for it and~~ when to fake out ~~into block or dodge is key to his playstyle~~ and ~~completes his pressure. Make your opponent scared with this and force them~~ to ~~engage and take risks, Mateus traps will do the rest.~~

	\|-\|Flare (midair)=		\|-\|Flare (midair)=
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	\|gametext=[Mid] Gather globe of red light <br>that awaits remote detonation.		\|gametext=[Mid] Gather globe of red light <br>that awaits remote detonation.
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			* Only 1 red Flare can be set on the field.
			* Wall Rushes downward on hit.

	[[File:Hp_the_emperor_flare_a2.jpeg\|thumb\|Red Flare travels a little, then stays in place for some time.]]		[[File:Hp_the_emperor_flare_a2.jpeg\|thumb\|Red Flare travels a little, then stays in place for some time.]]

	~~Commonly known as Red~~ Flare. ~~Mateus throws out~~ a ~~Flare ball~~, ~~but instead only homes~~ in for a ~~short time before~~ it ~~stops in place~~ and ~~stays out~~. ~~'''Can only have~~ 1 ~~out at a time~~.'''		The red Flare is also used for area denial, protection and combos. It has two main differences; It Wall Rushes downwards for more HP damage and assist combos, which is great for Thunder Crest combos. It also {{keyword\|tracks\|tracking=1}} the opponent for a short period, and then stays in place for some time. This is more of a defensive trap by comparison. The Emperor can use it to stop reckless air dashes and create tricky setups with Mines and Dreary Cell vacuum effect. Just like blue Flare, it will stay on the field after {{keyword\|startup\|startup=1}} no matter what. That means it can {{keyword\|trade\|trade=1}} with opponent's attacks.

	~~Unlike Blue Flare it's a more defensive trap, staying out to hide behind as a shield, for tricky setups with Mines and Dreary Cell vacuum, and stop reckless dashing in the air. Just like Blue Flare~~, ~~as soon as it spawns it will come out regardless if Mateus was hit.~~		If given enough time, The Emperor can also use Flare to create tricky {{keyword\|okizeme\|okizeme=1}} setups.

	~~Red Flare instead causes a wallrush straight down when it hits for huge damage and assist conversions. Good to keep in mind to maximize damage from Thunder Crest confirms.~~

	~~Mateus~~ can also use it to create ~~some nasty oki~~ setups ~~if he has enough time that can be tricky to deal with~~.

	\|-\|Dreary Cell (midair)=		\|-\|Dreary Cell (midair)=
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	[[File:Hp_the_emperor_dreary_cell_a2.jpeg\|thumb\|A maximum of 3 Dreary Cells can be set.]]		[[File:Hp_the_emperor_dreary_cell_a2.jpeg\|thumb\|A maximum of 3 Dreary Cells can be set.]]

	~~Air~~ Cell. ~~Mateus places a cell~~, ~~a sigil flashing afterwards before it remains as a spark. '''Can~~ only ~~have 3~~ Cells ~~out~~ at a time.~~'''~~		Aerial Dreary Cell substitutes Thunder Crest in the air, which makes this version more important for The Emperor. It can be placed anywhere, although only three Dreary Cells can be set at a time. Its traits are otherwise shared with the ground version, including the single hit HP, absorb effect and vulnerability to Bravery Boost on Dodge builds.

	~~The sigil that flashes as its placed indicates its activation range~~, ~~requiring~~ the ~~opponent to touch it in order for Dreary Cell to activate and turn into unblockable bombs that pop up and vacuum in.~~
	~~Dreary Cell by itself vacuums in opponents in hitstun even when not activated~~, and ~~has stronger vacuum than Mine, making it able to be used~~ to ~~drag opponents into Flares or more Mines~~.

	~~Setting them up wisely and spaced well can limit your opponent immensely~~ as ~~it outright punishes alot of moves~~ and ~~assists on hit when Mateus is caught inside~~. ~~Take care of moves that avoid~~ the ~~sigil however~~, ~~as the characters hurtbox has to touch it to activate the trap~~.		This Dreary Cell is still effective against close-range attacks with longer {{keyword\|recovery\|recovery=1}}, such as Jecht Stream, Cloud's Slashing Blow and {{012ok}}'s Turbo-Hit. However, The Emperor should watch out for attacks with strong aerial momentum and medium range; {{012squ}}'s Beat Fang and {{012pri}}'s Raging Fists can evade the explosion, while {{012yuna}}'s Sonic Wings can pierce through without activating Dreary Cell.

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Ground: Reworked Dreary Cell overview.

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	* Up to 3 Dreary Cells can be set, regardless of version.		* Up to 3 Dreary Cells can be set, regardless of version.

	~~Grounded~~ Cell. ~~Mateus places a cell~~, ~~a sigil flashing~~ afterwards ~~before~~ it ~~remains~~ as ~~a spark~~. '~~''Can only have 3 Cells out at a time~~.~~'''~~		Dreary Cell is a single hit trap that detonates once the opponent gets close to it. Similar to other traps, Dreary Cell is used for area denial, disrupting aggressive play and solo HP combos. Even if The Emperor gets hit, Dreary Cell can stop the opponent afterwards. The unblockable priority ignores other moves, so opponents must evade the explosion to avoid damage. Since Dreary Cell only does HP damage after detonating, it also activates meter depletion and Side by Side {{accsp}} assist gain effects. For these reasons, Dreary Cell is very effective as an anti-melee character tool. If that's not enough, the absorb effect pulls in anyone without strong momentum or short {{keyword\|recovery\|recovery=1}} for their attacks. Many assists can also get caught in the blast, which makes Dreary Cell even safer to use.

	The ~~sigil that flashes as its placed indicates its activation range, requiring the opponent to touch it~~ in ~~order~~ for Dreary Cell ~~to activate~~ and ~~turn into unblockable bombs~~ that ~~pop up~~ and ~~vacuum in~~. Dreary Cell ~~by itself vacuums in opponents in hitstun even when not activated, and~~ has ~~stronger vacuum than Mine~~, ~~making it able to be used to drag opponents into Flares or more Mines~~.		The ground version is often used in tandem with Thunder Crest for support. The Emperor has no innate protection while using Dreary Cell, so watch out for projectiles and other midrange attacks that avoid the sigil; {{012squ}}'s Thunder Barret, {{012kuja}}'s Snatch Shot and {{012fir}}'s Reel Axe to name a few. Dreary Cell also has an innate weakness against '''[[Multiplayer_Build_Guide_(Dissidia_012)#Bravery_Boost_on_Dodge\|Bravery Boost on Dodge]]''' builds, though that's normal for The Emperor.

	~~Setting them up wisely~~ and ~~spaced well can limit your~~ opponent ~~immensely as it outright punishes alot of moves and assists on~~ hit ~~when Mateus~~ is ~~caught inside. Take care of moves that avoid the sigil however~~, ~~as the characters hurtbox~~ has to ~~touch it to activate the trap~~.		The placed sigil is rather small, but it depicts the activation range pretty accurately. The absorb effect works even when the sigil is idle and the opponent is in {{keyword\|hit stun\|hitstun=1}}. The pull effect is stronger than Mine, so it has more potential to drag opponents into Flares and Mines.

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Muggshotter: /* Ground */

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Ground

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	[[File:Hp_the_emperor_starfall_g_5.jpeg\|thumb\|Traps can protect The Emperor while casting.]]		[[File:Hp_the_emperor_starfall_g_5.jpeg\|thumb\|Traps can protect The Emperor while casting.]]

	~~Your~~ win condition ~~and the reason they should be scared of you~~ with ~~its own utility over the air version~~		Starfall is The Emperor's signature long-range pressure tool. It is used to get quick access to low altitude air HP attacks, fill assist gauge quickly with repeated button presses, and force HP damage on anyone who plays too passively. Casting Starfall takes over 8,5 seconds, but it hits almost anywhere and becomes borderline inescapable without meter. The long attack duration and the ability to move while Starfall does damage allow repositioning and casting more Starfalls. In essence, this is a provocation tool and a unique win condition with Side by Side {{accsp}}, since The Emperor gets enough assist gauge from Starfall hits to loop it with {{012jec}} assist multiple times.

	~~Functionally its identical to Air~~ Starfall, ~~but it's much more effective to use over Thunder Crest due to its innate spacing, shutting down a ton of moves that could stop~~ Emperor ~~from~~ casting.		The Emperor can move while casting, and is completely actionable once he is finished casting. When Starfall is successfully cast, The Emperor also gets brief {{keyword\|invincibility\|invincibility=1}} before his casting state ends.

	~~Due to slightly popping up off the ground~~, ~~it can also be used to avoid using ground jump~~ which is ~~relevant~~ for ~~Pre-Jump~~{{~~accboo~~}} ~~in builds. Additionally that slight pop up can be used to dodge certain grounded moves on the fly~~, ~~like Tifa~~'s ~~Waterkick~~.		The Emperor blocks Ranged Low attacks while casting, which is great for protecting against moves such as {{012seph}}'s Shadow Flare, {{012lig}}'s Blizzara and {{012shan}}'s Stun. If Starfall is only pressed briefly, The Emperor becomes actionable very quickly. This is great for filling assist gauge faster, but it also functions as a type of {{keyword\|command block\|commandblock=1}} for The Emperor.

	~~Grounded~~ Starfall ~~will likely~~ mostly be used ~~for Thunder Crest setups~~ and ~~to get quick access to low-to-~~the-~~ground air HPs with good spacing to threaten grounded characters~~.		Starfall's grounded version is mostly identical with the midair version, which is used more often. However, the slight initial upward movement lets The Emperor avoid very low grounded attacks, such as {{012tifa}}'s Waterkick and {{012cec}}'s Valiant Blow. Since Starfall puts The Emperor airborne, it also preserves the Pre-Jump {{accboo}} booster without actually using a jump. Overall a great attack, even if it does not activate all that often.

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	[[File:Hp_the_emperor_flare_g2.jpeg\|thumb\|Blue Flare follows the opponent for long distances.]]		[[File:Hp_the_emperor_flare_g2.jpeg\|thumb\|Blue Flare follows the opponent for long distances.]]

	~~Commonly known as Blue~~ Flare. ~~Mateus throws out a blue~~ Flare ~~ball that slowly homes in~~. ~~'''Throwing out a Blue~~ Flare ~~will despawn~~ all ~~the ones currently belonging to your side~~.~~'''~~		* Only 1 Flare can be set at a time.
			* If Flare is reflected, The Emperor can set another Flare.
			* The Emperor can reclaim Flares by reflecting with Bombard, but using Flare again removes all reclaimed Flares.

	~~A matchup defining tool, hard~~ to ~~deal with~~ for ~~characters that have risky~~ or ~~no ways to~~ reflect it ~~and leaving them open for Mateus~~ to ~~punish them~~. ~~Functionally a stop sign~~ to ~~approaching opponents~~, ~~leaving them to deal with it somehow. Although~~ it can ~~be punished, it requires often either a good read or reaction, leaving him to play mindgames~~ with ~~it aswell~~.		Blue Flare is one of The Emperor's signature moves. It is often used to occupy space and make it harder for opponents to fight near The Emperor. It is also used in Thunder Crest combos for solo HP damage. Flare can force opponents to move or reflect it with an HP attack, which gives The Emperor a chance to strike back. Flare has little {{keyword\|hit stun\|hitstun=1}} and mostly leads to situational combos, but it can take out assists with Auto Assist Lock On and protect The Emperor against various melee attacks.

	The ~~Flare itself has little hitstun and doesn't lead~~ to ~~much, but the homing makes~~ it good ~~for annoying~~ the opponent ~~and scare them from approaching recklessly~~. ~~It can take~~ out assists~~, shield~~ from ~~most moves~~, and ~~to sneak in a hit~~ on ~~committal moves~~.		While Flare is a good move, The Emperor is briefly vulnerable to counterattacks after using it. This requires good reactions from the opponent, but caution is advised anyway. Watch out for characters dodging through Flare, or assists hitting from the sides. High priority command blocks (Jecht Block, {{012exd}} Omni Block) and Bravery Boost on Dodge builds also work against The Emperor here.

	If ~~the opponent keeps reflecting them they~~ can ~~be reflected~~ back with ~~'''~~Bombard~~''' for~~ as many times as they last. ~~Mateus only means to reflecting it being grounded needs~~ to be ~~accounted for in his strategy, as it can backfire without cover up.~~		If blue Flare is reflected, The Emperor can reflect it back with Bombard as many times as he wants while they last. The opponent's choice to reflect Flare can be used to set up more traps or fill assist gauge.

	~~If the opponent decides~~ to ~~reflect it, throwing out another or setting~~ up more ~~important~~ traps ~~buys time and builds~~ assist~~, while keeping them busy with dealing with Flare. Overall an amazing trap just to have some passive pressure flying around~~.

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	[[File:Hp_the_emperor_dreary_cell_g3.jpeg\|thumb\|... and stops them from pressuring The Emperor.]]		[[File:Hp_the_emperor_dreary_cell_g3.jpeg\|thumb\|... and stops them from pressuring The Emperor.]]

			* Up to 3 Dreary Cells can be set, regardless of version.

	Grounded Cell. Mateus places a cell, a sigil flashing afterwards before it remains as a spark. '''Can only have 3 Cells out at a time.'''		Grounded Cell. Mateus places a cell, a sigil flashing afterwards before it remains as a spark. '''Can only have 3 Cells out at a time.'''