Moves by Definition
Sonic Boom
"Go home and be a family man"
Guile
Guilty Gear Strive
Baiken | Happy Chaos
Happy Chaos(Nov 30,2021)
before Baiken(Jan 28,2022)
Typically all of a character's grounded normal moves, except 5A and 2A are air unblockable. Air unblockable attacks can still be air blocked using this mechanic.
Barrier - Blazblue
2024
Tekken 8
Routine work involving written documents such as forms, records, or letters.
Paperwork
"Oh dear. Is that all you've got Jin-senpai?"
Reina
Street Fighter 5
Gill | Seth
Gill(Dec 11,2019)
before Seth(Feb 14,2020)
Faultless Defense - Guilty Gear
2021
Guilty Gear Strive
The center of interest or activity
Focus
"I've honestly forgotten how to lose. Could you give me some tips?"
Kyo Kusanagi
Tekken 7
Lidia | Kunimitsu
Kunimitsu(Nov 10,2020)
before Lidia(March 23,2021)
Simplified over time, after using this mechanic, the attacker is shoved backwards, sometimes onto the ground. Both players have multiple options afterwards.
Guard Impact - Soul Calibur
2019
Super Smash Bros Ultimate
A situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil
Maelstrom
"My dad could beat you, and he's dead!"
Dan Hibiki
DNF Duel
Brawler | Spectre
Spectre(July 2023)
before Brawler(August 2023)
A constant tug-of-war is the hallmark of this mechanic, that gives the advantaged player more meter usage, and a time-stop.
GRD(grid) - Under Night(In-birth)
2018
Dragonball Fighterz
An event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster.
Catastrophe
"If we were married, then every day would be an adventure! We'd go on trips around the world, and it would be like a dream come true--until one day, a horrible accident happens, and we're sep--huh? U-Uh, did I say something wrong? Are you okay...? I'm so sorry!"
Elphelt Valentine
Mortal Kombat 11
Joker | Sindel
Sindel(Nov 26,2019)
before Joker (January 28,2020)
Activated by pressing punch and kick buttons of same strength. Requires at least one level of special meter (some require two or more), and adds additional effects and states unique to each character. This mode increases regeneration of white damage, but makes all damage taken and dealt during that mode red (permanent).
Dark Force - Darkstalkers
2015
Mortal Kombat X