Marvel vs Capcom 2/Juggernaut

Juggernaut

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Introduction

Cain Marko is a regular human who was empowered by a gem belonging to the deity Cyttorak, becoming a literal human juggernaut. He possesses superhuman strength and durability, and is virtually immune to most physical attacks; his helmet also protects him from mental attacks. Although not a mutant, Juggernaut has been featured as a prominent member of the Brotherhood of Mutants. He is also the stepbrother of Professor X.

Juggernaut is the great equalizer. With the help of the Power-Up Glitch even a solo Juggernaut can touch of death most of the cast for next to no execution. A simple Headcrush is usually all it takes to force your opponent to adjust their behavior and shift the momentum of the match. Your normal buttons occupy very popular sections of the screen and the hits add up fast, even more if you're already Glitched. Any assist that you chose will be impossible to ignore, offering many characters the damage they need to compete.

On the other hand, Juggernaut has few decent defensive options but ultimately struggles. Juggernaut's Headcrush is great for blowing through projectiles and block strings, Super Armor provides some much needed breathing room when dealing with your opponent's offense, and his Defense is among the highest in the game. However, Juggernaut's large body makes him an easy target for being rushed down, his moves are very slow and punishable, he can't really deal with pressure from above, and he has no strong options for dealing with runaway. These weaknesses really add up against Juggernaut, making him much easier to utilize as an assist.

Gameplay

Juggernaut is a simple and powerful character to help with learning the fundamentals of defense in MvC2; A character that is great for beginners and can remain viable in higher level play but might be seen as a gimmick.

Strengths

Weaknesses

Explosive Damage: A single touch can lead to death under the right circumstances. Big Buttons: Normal buttons that take up huge portions of the screen and last for an extremely long time compared to other characters. Super Armor: Lets Juggernaut absorb a number of non-heavy hits or projectile before entering hitstun, even when he's an assist. Simple Execution: It doesn't get easier than having a raw super be your optimal punish. Heavy Weight: Juggernaut falls faster than average so he's harder for some characters to combo. Ground Throws: Good range and monstrous damage potential in the corner. Provides an outstanding reward for dealing with an opponent's offense. High Defense: Gives Juggernaut more chances to trade and helps his assists deal with being punished. Whiff Punishes: Headcrush and THC Headcrush allow for some punishes that even the best characters might not have access to. Power-Up Glitch: Turns Juggernaut and his damage potential into a serious threat which demands respect from the entire cast.

Big Body: Being a larger target means you have to deal with more pressure and mixups than the average character. You'll be stuck on your back unless you can successfully pushblock or call an assist. Makes Juggernaut easier to combo for some characters. Meter Hungry: Headcrush is your best source of damage but Juggernaut cannot easily build meter for himself. Low Mobility: Juggernaut must rely on his assists to help deal with runaway. Body Press might work in a pinch but tends to be unsafe. Slow Recovery: Basically every single move Juggernaut can perform is punishable. All of them are punishable on whiff, most of them on block, even some of them on hit. Defensive Options: While Headcrush and Super Armor are great options, sometimes they aren't enough to deal with a properly layered offense. Especially from above. Power-Up Glitch: Predictable. Some opponents will make changing characters very punishing and very difficult.

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Character Summary

Special Moves

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Juggernaut Punch

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Juggernaut Body Press

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Earthquake Punch

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Cyttorak Power-Up

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Super Moves

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Juggernaut Headcrush (Dash super)

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Assist Moves

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Type α - Ground Type

• Assist: Earthquake Punch
• Counter: Earthquake Punch
• Combination: Juggernaut Headcrush

Type β - Dash Type

• Assist: Juggernaut Punch
• Counter: Juggernaut Punch
• Combination: Juggernaut Headcrush

Type γ - Variety Type

• Assist: Body Press
• Counter: Body Press
• Combination: Juggernaut Headcrush

Moves List

Normal Moves

Light Punch

yes, your light punch is a poke

Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery	Guard
7 / 10	9	3	20	HL
Special Property	Cancel	Adv. Hit	Adv. Guard	Adv. Pushblock
None	Chain, Special, SJ, Super	-	-	-
a quick short attack. Decent damage for a jab. Good priority and a nice lead in for low jump pressure to keep them from air throwing you. Probably one of our my most used attacks. Usually the scariest because after this connects, the follow up is 5 or Headcrush. is our most preferred poke / pressure tool

Medium Punch

Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery	Guard
10 / 15	10	6	29	HL
Special Property	Cancel	Adv. Hit	Adv. Guard	Adv. Pushblock
None	Special, Super, SJ cancellable frames 17~33	-	-	-
This is the second jab hit. Has a slightly shorter range but and doesn't do much damage (read: would be considered plenty of damage for any other character).

Heavy Punch

Hitting this at least 3 times a match is mandatory

Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery	Guard
17 / 25	8	8	41	HL
Special Property	Cancel	Adv. Hit	Adv. Guard	Adv. Pushblock
None	Special, SJ, Super	-	-	-
will stun anything known by man. 5 > Headcrush Deals insane damage even without the glitch can be used as a makeshift anti-air

Forward Heavy Punch
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Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery	Guard
20 / 30	20	8	28	HL
Special Property	Cancel	Adv. Hit	Adv. Guard	Adv. Pushblock
None	Special, SJ, Super	-	-	-
Juggernaut's longest normal has a very long startup so it is mostly used to extend corner combos

Light Kick

Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery	Guard
7 / 10	6	1	21	HL
Special Property	Cancel	Adv. Hit	Adv. Guard	Adv. Pushblock
None	Chain, Special, SJ, Super	-	-	-
generic low kick has good range but is still shorter than 5

Medium Kick

Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery	Guard
10 / 15	6	24	22	HL
Special Property	Cancel	Adv. Hit	Adv. Guard	Adv. Pushblock
None	Special, SJ, Super	-	-	-
The stomp! I don't recommend this move unless you've already won your opponent.

Heavy Kick

Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery	Guard
17 / 25	14	3	40	HL
Special Property	Cancel	Adv. Hit	Adv. Guard	Adv. Pushblock
Launcher	Special, SJ, Super	-	-	-
a pretty powerful, high, slow kick. Decent range and nice damage and launcher that you can't follow up (except in a corner?).

Crouching Light Punch
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Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery	Guard
7 / 10	9	3	11	L
Special Property	Cancel	Adv. Hit	Adv. Guard	Adv. Pushblock
OTG	Chain, Special, Super	-	-	-
5 but low

Crouching Medium Punch
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Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery	Guard
10 / 15	13	6	32	HL
Special Property	Cancel	Adv. Hit	Adv. Guard	Adv. Pushblock
None	Chain, Special, Super, SJ Cancellable 22~38	-	-	-
generic filler

Crouching Heavy Punch
+

Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery	Guard
17 / 25	11	6	39	HL
Special Property	Cancel	Adv. Hit	Adv. Guard	Adv. Pushblock
None	Special, SJ, Super	-	-	-
Our primary launcher. Attempting to launch someone is rarely a good idea. You can either jump up after this and combo away (ending with this same punch for very nice damage) or body splash (the version does almost as much damage as his arial rave).

Crouching Light Kick
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footsies

Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery	Guard
7 / 10	6	5	14	L
Special Property	Cancel	Adv. Hit	Adv. Guard	Adv. Pushblock
None	Chain, Special, SJ, Super	-	-	-
very fast, has slight advantages compared to 5 to warrant using it in bnbs vmbut the difference isn't big

Crouching Medium Kick
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psychic footsies

Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery	Guard
10 / 15	10	3	35	L
Special Property	Cancel	Adv. Hit	Adv. Guard	Adv. Pushblock
None	Special, Super SJ cancellable 22・42	-	-	-
is a sweep, generally useless since Juggernaut usually knocks away opponents in combos and doesn't benefit from being super close to his opponents

Crouching Heavy Kick
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Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery	Guard
17 / 25	14	5	44	L
Special Property	Cancel	Adv. Hit	Adv. Guard	Adv. Pushblock
-	-	-	-	-
slow and not useful. On a successful hit, this move will stun any opponent it does not launch.

Air Light Punch
j.

Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery	Guard
7 / 10	6	14	8	H
Special Property	Cancel	Adv. Hit	Adv. Guard	Adv. Pushblock
None	Chain, Special, Super	-	-	-
5 but jumping

Air Medium Punch
j.

Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery	Guard
10 / 17	9	5	24	H
Special Property	Cancel	Adv. Hit	Adv. Guard	Adv. Pushblock
None	Special, Super	-	-	-
5 but jumping

Jumping Heavy Punch
j.

Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery	Guard
17 / 25	12	5	32	H
Special Property	Cancel	Adv. Hit	Adv. Guard	Adv. Pushblock
Flying screen	Special, Super	-	-	-
a giant swipe knocks down aerial opponents and deals amazing damage

Air Light Kick
j.

Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery	Guard
7 / 10	6	12	8	H
Special Property	Cancel	Adv. Hit	Adv. Guard	Adv. Pushblock
None	Chain, Special, Super	-	-	-
has an alright downward angle

Air Medium Kick
j.

Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery	Guard
10 / 15	11	5	16	H
Special Property	Cancel	Adv. Hit	Adv. Guard	Adv. Pushblock
None	Special, Super	-	-	-
filler air combo move

Air Heavy Kick
j.

Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery	Guard
17 / 25	12	6	18	H
Special Property	Cancel	Adv. Hit	Adv. Guard	Adv. Pushblock
Flying Screen	Special, Super	-	-	-
5 but useful deals great damage and can extend an air combo if they are against the corner

Special Moves

First set of damage is for normal. Second set of damage is for Power-Up. Third set of damage is with Power-Up glitch applied.

 /  - Power-up  / Power-up - Glitched  / Glitched 

Juggernaut Punch
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This isn't a dash, it's a teleport at this point

Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery	Guard
20 / 28 -- 30 / 42	-	-	-	HL
Special Property	Cancel	Adv. Hit	Adv. Guard	Adv. Pushblock
Knock away on hit	Chain, Special, SJ, Super	-	-	-
Probably Juggernaut's most important special move, due to its insane range, damage and super armor. great to end ground combos. This can be done with either , which is faster but stationary or , which has a dash and deals more damage but is much slower. redefines Juggernaut's playstyle and movement the same way Hammer fall does to Potemkin version is very minus on block, but it's so fast it puts the dashes of rushdowns to shame

Juggernaut Body Press
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Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery	Guard
19 / 25 -- 23 / 29 -- 29 / 38	-	-	-	HL
Special Property	Cancel	Adv. Hit	Adv. Guard	Adv. Pushblock
	Chain, Special, SJ, Super	-	-	-
Jugg jumps in the air and does a body press quite situational but deals good damage and knocks downs has very poor recovery and can't be comboed into easily

Earthquake Punch
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you most likely did this while trying to attack low after a dash

The shockwaves

Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery	Guard
18 / 22 -- 27 / 33	-	-	-	HL
Special Property	Cancel	Adv. Hit	Adv. Guard	Adv. Pushblock
	Chain, Special, SJ, Super	-	-	-
Slams the ground and sends shockwaves forward great for controlling space and punishing reckless dashes, especially as an assist.

Cyttorak Power-Up
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It's not a glitch, it's Cyttorak's blessing

Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery	Guard
N/A	-	-	-	HL
Special Property	Cancel	Adv. Hit	Adv. Guard	Adv. Pushblock
-	Chain, Special, SJ, Super	-	-	-
Increases damage for Juggernaut's next attack. The effect is normally canceled whether the attack connects or not, but this effect is permanent when using the Power-up glitch this makes Juggernaut one of the strongest characters in the game. for example, Headcrush deals 150% damage it normally does, making > > Headcrush instantly kill a lot of characters how the glitch works is explained below it isn't frowned upon when used at all, unlike what forums 12 years ago would lead you to believe This glitch was later fixed in the PS3 / Xbox 360 versions, the other versions were not updated so it remains usable

Super Moves

Juggernaut Headcrush
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The health bar evaporator

Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery	Guard
58 / 63 / 87	-	-	-	HL
Special Property	Cancel	Adv. Hit	Adv. Guard	Adv. Pushblock
Maximum of 8 hits	Chain, Special, SJ, Super	-	-	-
Juggernaut charges forward hitting several times and finally slamming his opponent up into the air Mashing Punch and Kick buttons will increase the hits and damage. Landing the full 8 hits will drain well over half of your opponent's life withput the glitch, and using it in conjunction with his Cyttorak Power-Up or in a combo will take off a lot more. This thing is NASTY. This move will hit through most projectiles (some started supers) and during any opponent's move/dash/non-blocking-jump if you can hit them before their animation ends. Can be used to cross the screen offensively when an opponent is pressuring you from far away (like Dr. Doom in the air or Spider-Man throwing web balls at you) or to run away from Strider. Can also be easily chained from any successful Jugg attack that places a stunned body (falling) infront of him. Careful when mashing buttons...it's comedy to see someone start a headcrush and in their zeal they end up cancelling into another character's super before it even connects, wasting both bars for 0 damage. Cancel into another character's super before the 4th hit because if the 4th hit is the final one, you cannot cancel into another super when it registers. The one draw back is mashing out the full 8 hits can be — extremely difficult — but considering what the pay off is... The Mechanics of Mashing Headcrush For All Eight Hits Juggernaut's Headcrush super is coded in a unique way where the more frames he charges without hitting the opponent builds up a counter. Once he hits, each frame that a punch/kick button (direction doesn't work) isn't pressed counts down from that buffer until it's depleted or it reaches 7 hits total, then it does the final hit. When you headcrush point blank, the counter is at one or very close to zero, so you have to mash a button every single frame in order to get 8 hits. It's probably a little more complicated than that since if you headcrush an enemy that's above the ground, there's a lot more delay between hits. So it could be that each hit counts down a large amount and each button mashed counts up, it's hard to tell - but that's the basic mechanics: mash as soon and as quickly as possible.

Assist Moves

Name

Damage

Cross-Over Combination

Alpha Counter

Notes

Earthquake Punch

Juggernaut Headcrush

Earthquake Punch

Very easy to use when extending an opening hit into a full combo. Does a decent amount of chip. Not very much range or damage potential but provides a lot of pressure once you're in.

Juggernaut Punch

Juggernaut Headcrush

Juggernaut Punch

Very popular assist because of the damage potential. Sends the point character flying, which typically ends your combo unless you're in the corner. The super armor can help blow through your opponent's offense.

Body Press

Juggernaut Headcrush

Body Press

One of the only assists in the entire game that has to be blocked high. Can be used as an anti-air or to create an unblockable mixup. Very long recovery so Juggernaut needs a little extra protection compared to his other assists. Has no super armor once Juggernaut is in the air.

Cyttorak Power-Up Glitch

The Power-Up glitch increases the damage for Juggernaut on every attack, not just the very next one. The glitch only needs to be performed once per match unless you accidentally deactivate it later. To activate the glitch Juggernaut needs to Power-Up, then change to a different character without finishing an attack or otherwise canceling the effect. If Juggernaut isn't flashing when he leaves the screen then the glitch probably wasn't executed correctly.

When Juggernaut is brought back into play and uses Power-Up again the glitch is deactivated.

When attempting to setup the glitch, the following moves can be whiffed without removing any of the Power-Up effect:

• +, Universal Launcher
• +, Snapback (Assist 1)
• +, Snapback (Assist 2)

Juggernaut will remain flashing if any of these moves hit, but he will not have the increased damage. Also, performing an additional Power-Up in this state will not give the increased damage back. In this exact situation, the only way to be sure you're gaining the damage increase is to remove the original flashing effect by using any other attacks, then performing another Power-Up.

THC Headcrush

The normal Headcrush is one of Juggernaut's most consistent and punishing threats. The THC Headcrush, on the other hand, has some interesting differences that bring some much needed depth to the table. THC Headcrush is unmashable which might mean less damage up-front, but is Juggernaut's fastest attack by a huge margin. This extra speed allows it to punish basically everything your grounded opponent might consider safe and has the added benefit of being unblockable in certain situations.

Unblockable THC

Having Juggernaut on your team grants you access to the THC Headcrush, even when he's an assist, abuse it if you have the meter and your team allows for it. With Juggernaut as an assist you can THC and his Headcrush has a chance to be unblockable as long as your opponent isn't already in blockstun and you are relatively close to them. This works because THC Headcrush will reach the opponent before the super freeze signals that the opponent can block, but frame skip is what ultimately decides if the Headcrush will connect.

Colors

First row: , , A1. Second row: , , A2.