Nero Chaos
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Voiced by: Joji Nakata (中田 譲治) — Type: Dead Apostle — Gender: Male
Birthday: Feb 13 — Height: 188cm — Weight: 84kg
Eye Color: Gray — Hair Color: Gray
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Introduction
A living mass of chaotic matter analogous to a primordial soup, created from the accumulation of the lives of 666 creatures. His name, phonetically spelled "Nero", was given to him by the Church as a play on words in Gematria by which the letters that compose it add up to 666, the so-called Number of the Beast.
Nero Chaos is a character that relies heavily on summons and long-reaching normals. By taking advantage of many long reaching and air unblockable moves, a Nero player can keep an opponent locked down or keep his opponent from approaching easily. The bad news is that a lot of these moves have huge blind spots and leave him vulnerable to attacks from specific angles. He's also really tall, giving certain characters instant overheads on him.
Stage: Back Alley
BGM: Theme of Arcueid
Crescent Moon
Normal Moves
5A - Elbow poke. Will whiff on most crouching characters but is a very quick anti-air.
5B - Wolf. Has a startup that is equally as fast as 5A but a very long recovery time. Has a very slight blind spot underneath, Ciel's dash can go underneath it.
5C - Crocodile. Recovers quicker than it used to in MBAC, not a great move. EX cancellable.
2A - Snakes. Hits low. Multi-hit poke that is slightly slower compared to everyone else's.
2B - Centipede. Hits low. Hits multiple times and may clash at odd moments.
2C - Horn. Chargeable. Hits mid. The angle on this is nearly vertical and is a great anti-air.
j.A - Nail. Hits mid. Has good air to ground reach.
j.B - Tentacle. Hits high. Has potential to cross up if you are above the enemy, good horizontal range.
j.C - Nightmare. Hits high. Four hits. You can combo this move into itself but only three times. (Only counted when the last hit connects) Its reach is very deceptive.
4C' - Mantis - The second hit is air-blockable. Has a lot of clash frames and is more safe than it appears.
Special Moves
All summons will persist if successfully summoned even if Nero is hit.
Crows
- 236A: A crow will travel quickly in a horizontal line. This move has amazing speed but a terrible recovery. This crow may be run underneath by some characters.
- 236B: A crow will float above Nero and descend at a 45 degree angle after a bit. This move will not hit until its descent.
- 236C: Costs 100% Meter. Summons many 236B crows. Recovery is deceptively fast and is a great tool to keep opponents in place or to keep them afraid while you try to throw them.
- 623A:
- 623B:
- 623C: A crow will float in the air following the enemy's movements for a few seconds before finally attacking at a 45° angle. No meter.
Snakes
All snakes can be double summoned if you summon another snake before the other hits the ground. This can be the same or a different snake. Otherwise, only one snake may be out at a time, regardless of type.
- 236A: A snake will travel slowly across the ground. This snake is controlled by negative edge: releasing the A button will "activate" it. Upon being hit the opponent will be chewed and then dropped from the top of the screen. You can hit the opponent with other attacks while he is being chewed.
- 236B: A snake will travel quickly across the ground. This snake automatically activates when it is near an opponent. Untechable on counter hit.
- 236C: Costs 100% Meter. Summons a mouth that covers most of the screen. Is air unblockable but easily shielded.
Deer
All deer will jump towards the opponent.
- 421A: A single deer will jump towards the opponent. There is a blind spot directly in front of Nero when summoned.
- 421B: A single deer will take its time jumping towards the opponent twice. This deer takes a while to summon but is useful when you can get it out.
- 421C: Costs 100% meter. Summons a deer that will jump towards the opponent at a normal speed.
Other
- 63214C: Costs 100% meter. Can be used as a reversal, but leaves you in a counter hit state till the move fully recovers.
- 41236C: Can only be used in Max, Heat, or Blood Heat. Nero transforms into his ultimate form and attack by tackling in a straight path forward. This move has a large startup, but is unblockable and unshieldable. However, dodging works against this attack. When used during Blood Heat, Nero will dash back for another attack and stop at the location that you execute this move from.
- 214D: Costs 50% meter. Shield bunker. Can be executed during blockstun. Causes 4 hits and a knockdown.
- Last Arc: Can be standing or low shield. The laser that Nero fires is unblockable.
- 66: Nero disappears and reappears a set distance in front of where he was last. This teleport can go through anything but has a fairly horrible recovery.
Combos and Strategies
The greatest strength in the crescent moon strategy is the solidness of most of the moves.
EX Crows can pin an opponent in place. If they attempt to jump the crows and block, an anti-air will spell a free combo for you. A well spammed A crow can catch an opponent off guard and deal quite a bit of damage.
Snakes persist and can be used as a defense against jump-ins. The A snake can cover you even if the opponent lands behind you. The B snake -> A crow can lead to a strong combo.
The deer are the best of these moves because they last forever and "chase" the opponent. In between the strikes of the deer it is possible to throw your opponent, fake throwing your opponent, or summon more junk.
While throwing, Nero's summons can continue to hit the opponent.
Half Moon
Normal Moves
5A - Elbow poke. Will whiff on most crouching characters but is a very quick anti-air.
5B - Wolf. Has a startup that is equally as fast as 5A but a very long recovery time. Has a very slight blind spot underneath, Ciel's dash can go underneath it.
5C - Crocodile. Recovers quicker than it used to in MBAC, not a great move. EX cancellable.
2A - Lobster claw. Hits low. Two-hit poke with longer range than the snakes but less vertical range.
2B - Centipede. Hits low. Hits multiple times and may clash at odd moments.
2C - Horn. Chargeable. Hits mid. The angle on this is nearly vertical and is a great anti-air.
j.A - Nail. Hits mid. Has good air to ground reach.
j.B - Tentacle. Hits high. Has potential to cross up if you are above the enemy, good horizontal range.
j.C - Nightmare. Hits high. Four hits. You can combo this move into itself but only three times. (Only counted when the last hit connects) Its reach is very deceptive.
4C - Mantis - The second hit is air-blockable. Has a lot of clash frames and is more safe than it appears.
3C - Bull. Both hits are air-unblockable, hits past the top of the screen. Jump cancellable. Only hits grounded opponents once unless you are very close.
6A,A,A - Combination - Nero uses three summons with increasing range. This can easily turn into an air combo.
Special Moves
Crows
- 236A: A crow will travel diagonally downward. Useful in mix-ups at this move does not miss crouching opponent's.
- 236B: A crow will float above Nero and descend at a 45 degree angle after a bit. The time the crow takes to attack is longer than that of 236B of C-Nero. This move will not hit until its descent.
- 236C: Costs 100% Meter. Summons crows that fly horizontally.
Snakes
All snakes can be double summoned if you summon another snake before the other hits the ground. This can be the same or a different snake. Otherwise, only one snake may be out at a time, regardless of type.
- 236A: A snake will travel slowly across the ground for as long that player holds the A button. Upon releasing the A button, the snake will bite. If hit, the opponent will be chewed and then dropped from the top of the screen.
- 236B: A snake will travel quickly across the ground. This snake automatically activates when it is near an opponent. Untechable on counter hit.
- 236C: Costs 100% Meter. Summons a mouth that covers most of the screen. Is air unblockable but easily shielded.
- 22A/B/C: A snake will travel at variable speed across the ground for as long that player holds the corresponding button. Upon releasing the button, a trap will be set at that location. When the enemy steps on it, it will be triggered and will do a total of four hits. The trap disappears if Nero is hit.
Deer
Deer will not jump towards the opponent unless specified.
- 421A: A single deer will jump towards the opponent. There is a blind spot directly in front of Nero when summoned.
- 421B: A single deer will take its time jumping forwards for three attacks and then disappear. This deer takes a while to get out.
- 421C: Costs 100% meter. Quickly summons a deer that will hop its way to the opposite end of the screen and will cover more ground than the B deer. Does not appear to go away until its off the screen.
Other
- 63214C: Costs 100% meter. Summons a poisonous flying creature with needle that follows the enemy around and stings occasionally for 4 hits. The moth flies away if Nero is hit. Not a reversal.
- 41236C: Can only be used in Heat. Nero transforms into his ultimate form and attack by tackling in a straight path forward. This move has a large startup, but is unblockable and unshieldable. However, dodging works against this attack.
- 214D: Costs 50% meter. Shield bunker. Can be executed during blockstun. Causes 4 hits and a knockdown.
- Last Arc: Can be standing or low shield. The laser that Nero fires is unblockable.
- 66: Nero runs, a notable change from the other two styles.
Combos and Strategies
Half Moon relies heavily on a running throw mixup. An opponent who sees you run may try to poke you out of your throw or jump; 5B will stop this pretty easily. Of course you can also block instead.
The deer summon must now be placed carefully instead of "wherever" like in crescent moon. This move is now best when Nero is in the corner since it will jump to the other side of the screen instead of tracking the opponent.
The crow summon is now much better. The A crow will no longer allow an opponent to dash under and beat the crap out of you. Of course, the A crow doesn't reach ALL the way across the screen anymore, but the new run will let you close the distance easier to use it. This move is now even worse against jump-ins. The B crow is a very slow floating mine; this will allow you to throw and defend yourself much easier from air attacks. Unfortunately, a lot of lockdown power is lost with the loss of the angled EX Crows. Don't plan on using this move, its a waste of precious tension.
Full Moon
Normal Moves
5A - Elbow poke. Has greater horizontal range and hits a little higher than the other 5As.
5B - Antlion. Antlion angles up and is a 1-hit anti-air.
5C - Rhino. Hits very far out in front, no vertical range. EX cancelable.
2A - Elbow spike. Hits low. Single hit poke with decent horizontal range.
2B - Centipede. Hits low. Hits multiple times and may clash at odd moments.
2C - Needlenose. Chargeable. Neco-Arc Chaos's old 2C. Is chargeable, hits at a curve.
j.A - Nail. Hits mid. Has good air to ground reach.
j.B - Tentacle. Hits high. Has potential to cross up if you are above the enemy, good horizontal range.
j.C - Nightmare. Hits high. Four hits. You can combo this move into itself but only three times. (Only counted when the last hit connects) Its reach is very deceptive.
6A,A,A - Nero uses three summons with increasing range.
4C' - Mantis - The second hit is air-blockable. Has a lot of clash frames and is more safe than it appears.
3C - Bull. Both hits are air-unblockable, hits past the top of the screen. Jump cancellable. Only hit non-airbone opponents once.
6C - Mouth. Chargeable. Extremely short range, seems to deal quite a bit to the guard bar. On charge gives a significant amount of +frames and hits overhead, dealing 2k easily.
Special Moves
All summons will persist if successfully summoned even if Nero is hit.
Crows
- 236A: A crow will travel quickly in a horizontal line. This move has amazing speed but a terrible recovery. This crow may be run underneath by some characters.
- 236B: A crow will float in front of Nero acting as a "mine." When approached, the crow will activate and travel horizontally.
- 236C: Costs 100% Meter. Summons many 236B crows. Recovery is deceptively fast and is a great tool to keep opponents in place or to keep them afraid while you try to throw them.
Antlions
All antlions can be double summoned if you summon another antlion before the other hits the ground. This can be the same or a different snake. Otherwise, only one antlion may be out at a time, regardless of type.
- 236A: A snake will travel slowly across the ground. This snake is controlled by negative edge: releasing the A button will "activate" it. Upon being hit the opponent will be launched similar to the B antlion.
- 236B: A snake will travel quickly across the ground. This snake automatically activates when it is near an opponent. Untechable on counter hit.
- 236C: Costs 100% Meter. Summons a gigantic crocodile that is presumably air-unblockable and takes a while to come out.
Unripe Egg
- 421A: A dark cloud will go behind Nero and travel across the ground until it hits the edge of the screen. It will then travel back to where you were standing when you summoned it and then disappear.
- 421B: A dark cloud will go in front of Nero and travel across the ground until it hits the edge of the screen where it will disappear. This version of Unripe Egg will hit upon summoning and will not return.
- 421C: A dark cloud will travel back and forth across the ground three times. This version of Unripe Egg will disappear upon Nero getting hit.
Other
- 63214C: Costs 100% meter. Nero summons a swarm of bees to attack opponents directly in front of him. Can be used as a reversal, hits four times. If the opponents move is fast enough they can block the bees after you summon them.
- 41236C: Can only be used in Max, Heat, or Blood Heat. Nero transforms into his ultimate form and attack by tackling in a straight path forward. This move has a large startup, but is unblockable and unshieldable. However, dodging works against this attack. When used during Blood Heat, Nero will dash back for another attack and stop at the location that you execute this move from.
- 214D: Costs 50% meter. Shield bunker. Can be executed during blockstun. Causes 4 hits and a knockdown.
- Last Arc: Can be standing or low shield. The laser that Nero fires is unblockable.
- 66: Nero disappears and reappears a set distance in front of where he was last. This teleport can go through anything but has a fairly horrible recovery.
- 44: Nero disappears and reappears a set distance behind where he was last. This teleport is the same as his forward one and is identical in appearance.
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