CAPTAIN AMERICA
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Game: Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes
Captain America character FAQ
Version 1.7, 9/17/00
Created by Daniel "PhatDan81" Finch
Unpublished work copyright (c) 2000 by Daniel Finch
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CONTENTS
I.     Background
II.    Legend
III.   Regular Moves
IV.    Special Moves
V.     Supers
VI.    Combos
VII.   General Strategy
VIII.  Misc. Stuff
IX.    Legal Stuff
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I.  BACKGROUND
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Who is Captain America?  For those who don't know yet, Captain America
is Steve Rogers.  During the time of World War II Steve wanted to join
the military and fight for his country.  He was rejected for being such
a weakling.  He then volunteered to be part of a government-run, top-
secret super-soldier experiment.  He was injected with a special type
of serum, which gave him super strength and athletic ability.
He is known for fighting crime and some of Marvel's best-known and most
notorious villains.  He is also known for having founding status for
The Avengers--a group of some of Marvel's greatest super heroes that
fight for the good of the world.  He is also the leader of The
Avengers.  His first Capcom fighting game appearance was in Marvel
Super Heroes and ever since Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter,
he's been in every VS series game made afterwards.
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II.  LEGEND
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U     Up
D     Down
B     Backward
F     Forward
S     Standing
C     Crouching
J     Jump[ing]
SJ    Super Jump[ing]
DJ    Double Jump[ing]
AC    Air Combo
OTG   On The Ground; an attack being done while opponent is lying down
P     Punch
K     Kick
A     Assist
LP    Light Punch       Jab
MP    Medium Punch      Strong
HP    Heavy/Hard Punch  Fierce
LK    Light Kick        Short
MK    Medium Kick       Forward
HK    Heavy/Hard Kick   Roundhouse
UNIVERSAL COMMANDS
LP+LK             Calls in second partner
HP+HK             Calls in third partner
A1                Calls in second partner to do a specific attack
A2                Calls in third partner to do a specific attack
D, DF, F + A      Snapback: an attack that forces the primary opponent
out of the game for a certain amount of time
B, DB, D + A      Crossover Counter: calls in partner, who jumps in and
does a specific attack (one level)
A1+A2             Crossover Combination: calls in all three characters
to do specific supers at the same time; two levels
causes only the primary character and the second
partner to do supers; one level causes only the
primary character to do a super
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III.  REGULAR ATTACKS
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PUNCHES
All of Captain America's punches, except standing and jumping Jab do
less damage and have less range when he doesn't have his shield.  When
he doesn't have his shield all of his HP's make him do a different
attack.
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JAB
1.  Standing
A basic standing LP, it's used mostly for starting ground combos.
2.  Crouching
Captain America does a quick strike with the side of his shield.  It
has basically the same uses as the standing version.
3.  Jumping
Same as the standing version except he angles his arm downward at a 45-
degree angle.  While super jumping or doing an air combo, you can do
this attack three times and then double jump and do a regular air
combo.  Use it only in air combos.
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STRONG
1.  Standing
Captain America extends his arm upward at about a 45-degree angle.
This move has lost it's effectiveness as an anti-air attack since you
can only get a MP by doing either a LP or LK beforehand, which really
sucks, since it was a pretty good anti-air attack in the previous
games.  Use this as a combo filler.
2.  Crouching
Captain America does a downward swipe with his arm--he holds out his
shield if he has it.  It has better range than the standing version and
is also much more useful than the standing version.
3.  Jumping
It's looks kinda like a C.Jab, except it has better range and does more
damage.  Use this as an AC filler.
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FIERCE
1.  Standing
A. With Shield
Captain America does a big semi-circular swipe with his shield,
causing the opponent to get knocked across the screen when it
connects.  It has excellent horizontal range, is easy to combo
into and will combo into some moves in the corner.  This move is
also good for countering dash-ins.  Don't abuse this attack
because if it's jumped over you can be punished.
B. Without Shield
Captain America steps forward while forming a two-handed fist and
does an uppercut.  It doesn't knock the opponent across the
screen but it can combo into almost any move and can also combo
into all three of his supers.
2.  Crouching (with shield)
A.  With Shield
This is Captain America's launcher attack.  Captain America does
an upward swipe with his shield.  It has great horizontal range
for a launcher and combos easily off any light attacks.
B.  Without Shield
This attack also launches, but the range is much worse and is
harder to combo into.  Captain America stands up and extends both
arms upward.  However it comes out faster than the version with
the shield and is also a better anti-air attack.
3.  Jumping
A.  With Shield
Captain America does a giant vertical swipe with his shield.  It
has good priority in mid-air confrontations and has the best
overall range of any non-projectile J.Fierce.  It's also a good
AC finisher.  It's a decent jump-in attack and you should use
this as a jump-in if you have the shield.
B.  Without Shield
Same as the standing version without the shield--this is mostly
used as an AC finisher.
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KICKS
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SHORT
1.  Standing
A basic kick to the shin, it comes out faster than his S.Jab, but has
less range.  Use it to start combos.
2.  Crouching
A conventional LK, it's also used for starting combos.  Unlike the
standing version, this hits low.
3.  Jumping
A basic jumping LK, use this only as an AC filler.
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FORWARD
1.  Standing
You can make Captain America do a two-hit attack with the standing
version.  Just press the button again after he does the first hit.
A. First Hit
Captain America extends his leg out and slightly upward.  It has
the same priority as a S.Strong, except this attack has better
range and should be used a lot more.  It combos easily into a
Hyper Stars & Stripes.
B. Second Hit
Captain America extends the same leg straight out.  It's
basically used as a combo filler and to combo into a S.Fierce or
Charging Star.
2.  Crouching
A conventional low MK, it has the same range and priority as the
standing version and this move hits low.
3.  Jumping
Captain America extends his leg out and slightly downwards.  It's used
as an AC filler and to combo into an AC finisher.
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ROUNDHOUSE
1.  Standing
Captain America does a double-footed kick while on the ground--he
supports his body with one arm then does a half-spin while extending
both legs out.  It has great range and will combo into any special move
or super.  It's sometimes a little tricky to combo into and to combo it
into a Shield Slash or Hyper Charging Star.
2.  Crouching
This is Captain America's knockdown attack.  It's easy to combo into
and will combo into a Charging Star or Hyper Stars & Stripes.
3.  Jumping
It's much like a jumping forward, except he uses his other leg and he
extends it straight out.  It also has better range and does more
damage.  Use this as an AC finisher and as a jump-in attack.  This is
his best jump-in attack.
4.  Up (in air)
Captain America extends one leg straight out while the other leg is
hanging down.  It looks much like a Shotokan J.U.Roundhouse.  It's good
for aerial confrontations and for an AC finisher.
5.  Down (in air)
Captain America extends his leg downward at about a 45-degree angle,
using his heel to hit his opponent.  It's used mostly for jump-in
attacks while the opponent is in the corner.  During an air combo that
is being performed in the corner, you can do this after you connect a
SJ.Fierce.
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IV.  SPECIAL MOVES
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A (*) means that the move can be done in the air.
A (H) means that the move can be cancelled into a super.
SHIELD SLASH (*)(H) D, DF, F + P
Captain America flings his shield at his opponent--upon hitting the
opponent it returns back to him.  It's one if the hardest-hitting,
single-hit projectile attacks in the game.  The punch button used
determines which direction he throws the shield.  On the ground the jab
version travels straight ahead, while the fierce version travels upward
at about a 30-degree angle.  The fierce version is used for jump-in
attacks and for opponents standing next to you.
In the air the fierce version travels straight ahead while the jab
version travels downward at about a 30-degree angle.  The air version
is good for opponents that are in the air and at a distance--it's also
a good AC finisher.  The jab version in the air is good for tagging
grounded opponents--just don't do this so much that you become
predictable.  If the attack is blocked, the shield will not return to
him directly and you will have to chase after it to get it back.
Captain America cannot do this move if he doesn't have his shield.
STARS & STRIPES (H) F, D, DF + P
This is Captain America's version of a dragon punch.  He travels
upwards at about a 60-degree angle, holding his shield out.  If he
doesn't have his shield, he uses his arm to hit the opponent.  It hits
once and is very easy to combo into.  If it connects the opponent gets
knocked upwards.  Just like any other dragon punch you should use it
wisely or you'll find yourself eating a nasty combo or super.  This
move does less damage when it's done without the shield.
CHARGING STAR (H) D, DF, F + K
This is a rushing attack where Captain America holds his shield out (or
arm, if he doesn't have his shield).  If it's done next to the opponent
it hits twice.  It causes the opponent to get knocked across the
screen.  If he has his shield, this attack will neutralize fireballs
while still being able to hit the opponent and not taking damage from
it.  However the fireball will cause Captain America to slow down and
will also cause him to travel a shorter distance.
Without the shield, this move loses out to fireballs.  The stronger the
kick button used, the farther he travels across the screen and the more
damage the attack will do.  This move would be pretty good if the
recovery wasn't so f***ing slow!  Use it only in combos and for
punishing mistakes.
CARTWHEEL F, DF, D, DB, B + P
Captain America performs a cartwheel, where he travels forward and
allows him to travel through opponents and fireballs.  It's good for
confusing opponents and you can cancel into an attack at the end of the
move.  Be careful because he can be thrown or grabbed while he's doing
the move—be ready to tech-hit if you're doing this next to an opponent.
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V.  SUPERS
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FINAL JUSTICE D, DF, F + 2P
Captain America does a slow dash across the screen, covering about two-
thirds of the screen.  When it connects the opponent gets launched
upwards--they then come downward and Captain America grabs them and
performs an automated beat-down on the helpless opponent.  He then
grabs them, takes them to the sky and slams them down to the ground.
It does good damage and it can combo off of a shieldless S.Fierce,
S.Roundhouse or off of a S.Fierce in the corner.  Use it only in combos
or for punishing mistakes.  If it's blocked, Captain America will be
open for attack.
HYPER STARS & STRIPES F, D, DF + 2P
This is a super version of his Stars & Stripes move.  It's a
conventional dragon punch super in which he performs two small Stars &
Stripes and ends with a fierce one that knocks the opponent upward.
Out of all his supers this one is the easiest to combo into.  This
super also does more damage than most other dragon punch supers.
However this super has the worst recovery delay of all of Captain
America's supers and if it's blocked or it misses, Captain America's
screwed.  Use it only for punishing mistakes or in combos.
HYPER CHARGING STAR D, DF, F + 2K
This is a super version of his Charging Star move.  It's a mostly
conventional rushing super that shares the same characteristics as the
regular version.  However Captain America does not slow down or travel
shorter if a projectile hits him unless he encounters a beam super.
Unlike the regular version, this one has a very quick recovery and you
can OTG afterwards if it connects in the corner.  This super also does
very good block damage.
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VI.  COMBOS
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MAGIC SERIES
Ground            Stronger
Jumping           Stronger
Super Jumping     Zigzag
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Launcher          C.Fierce
Knockdown         C.Roundhouse
Strike            S.Fierce (w/shield only)
Snapback          S.Roundhouse
AC Finishers      SJ.Fierce, SJ.Roundhouse, SJ.U.Roundhouse,
SJ.D.Roundhouse, Shield Slash, Fierce Air Throw
Assists/Crossover Counters    Crossover Combinations
A     Shield Slash            Hyper Charging Star
B     Stars & Stripes         Hyper Stars & Stripes
C     Charging Star           Hyper Charging Star
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Captain America can start attacks with a dash-in, jump-in or Cartwheel.
When starting an attack with a jump-in, it may be necessary to dash in
immediately afterwards then continue the combo accordingly.
J.Roundhouse may be replaced with J.Fierce, J.D.Roundhouse or J.Jab,
J.Strong.  S.Short may be replaced with S.Jab--they both may be
replaced with C.Short.  As some of you may have noticed, I've revised
the list of combos--I basically added more combos are organized them a
little better.  When using a S.Forward in a combo, use only the first
hit.  If it says "(2-Hit)," you can use both hits.
A.  WITH OR WITHOUT SHIELD
1.  S.Jab, Stars & Stripes
2.  S.Jab, S.Strong, Stars & Stripes
3.  J.Roundhouse, S.Short, S.Forward, Stars & Stripes
4.  S.Short, S.Forward(2-Hit), Charging Star
5.  S.Short, S.Forward, S.Roundhouse, Charging Star
6.  J.Roundhouse, C.Short, C.Roundhouse, Charging Star(OTG)
7.  J.Roundhouse, C.Short, C.Fierce, SJ.(Jab, Short, Strong, Forward,
[AC Finisher])
8.  C.Short, C.Fierce, SJ.(Jab, Jab, Jab), DJ.(Jab, Short, Strong,
Forward, [AC Finisher])
9.  J.Roundhouse, S.Short, S.Forward, Hyper Stars & Stripes
10. C.Short, C.Forward, Hyper Stars & Stripes
11. C.Short, C.Roundhouse, Hyper Stars & Stripes(OTG)
12. J.Roundhouse, S.Short, S.Forward, S.Roundhouse, Final Justice
13. S.Short, S.Forward, S.Roundhouse, Hyper Stars & Stripes
14. S.Short, S.Forward, S.Roundhouse, Hyper Charging Star
15. S.Short, S.Forward, S.Roundhouse, Crossover Combination
16. J.Jab, J.Strong, S.Roundhouse, Hyper Stars & Stripes
17. J.Jab, J.Strong, S.Roundhouse, Hyper Charging Star
18. J.Jab, J.Strong, S.Roundhouse, Crossover Combination
CORNER COMBOS (with or without shield)
19. J.Jab, J.D.Roundhouse, C.Short, C.Forward, short Charging Star,
Stars & Stripes
20. J.Jab, J.D.Roundhouse, S.Short, S.Forward, S.Roundhouse, short
Charging Star, Stars & Stripes
21. J.Jab, J.D.Roundhouse, C.Short, C.Fierce, SJ.(Jab, Jab, Jab),
DJ.(Jab, Short, Strong, Forward, Fierce, D.Roundhouse)
22. Big Character: J.Jab, J.Strong, J.D.Roundhouse, C.Short, C.Fierce,
SJ.(Jab, Jab, Jab), DJ.(Jab, Short, Strong, Forward, Fierce,
D.Roundhouse)
23. C.Short, C.Fierce, SJ.(Jab, Jab, Jab), DJ.(SLOW DIAL: Jab, Short,
Strong, Forward, Fierce, D.Roundhouse), S.Short(OTG), S.Forward,
S.Roundhouse
24. C.Short, C.Fierce, SJ.(Jab, Jab, Jab), DJ.(SLOW DIAL: Jab, Short,
Strong, Forward, Fierce, D.Roundhouse), S.Short(OTG), S.Fierce,
Charging Star
25. J.Jab, J.Strong, S.Roundhouse, Hyper Charging Star, C.Short(OTG),
Charging Star
26. J.Jab, J.D.Roundhouse, S.Short, S.Forward, S.Roundhouse, Hyper
Charging Star, S.Short(OTG), Charging Star
27. S.Short, S.Forward, S.Roundhouse, Hyper Charging Star,
C.Short(OTG), C.Fierce, SJ.(Jab, Jab, Jab), DJ.(Jab, Short, Strong,
Fierce, D.Roundhouse)
28. S.Short, S.Forward, S.Roundhouse, Hyper Charging Star, Stars &
Stripes(OTG), Hyper Stars & Stripes
B.  WITH SHIELD
1.  J.Roundhouse, jab air Shield Slash
2.  J.Fierce, S.Short, S.Forward(2-Hit), S.Fierce
3.  S.Short, S.Forward, S.Roundhouse, Shield Slash
4.  J.Fierce, C.Short, C.Strong, C.Fierce, SJ.(Jab, Jab, Jab), DJ.(Jab,
Short, Strong, Forward, [AC Finisher])
5.  J.Jab, J.Strong, S.Roundhouse, Shield Slash
6.  J.Jab, J.Strong, S.Roundhouse, Shield Slash, Final Justice
7.  J.Jab, J.Strong, S.Roundhouse, Shield Slash, Hyper Stars & Stripes
8.  J.Jab, J.Strong, S.Roundhouse, Shield Slash, Hyper Charging Star
9.  J.Jab, J.Strong, S.Roundhouse, Crossover Combination
CORNER COMBOS (with shield)
10. J.Jab, J.D.Roundhouse, S.Short, S.Forward, S.Fierce, Shield Slash
11. S.Short, S.Forward, S.Fierce, Charging Star
12. S.Short, S.Forward(2-Hit), short Charging Star, fierce Shield Slash
13. S.Short, S.Forward, S.Fierce, short Charging Star, fierce Shield
Slash
12. J.Jab, J.D.Roundhouse, C.Short, C.Strong, C.Fierce, SJ.(Jab, Jab,
Jab), DJ.(Jab, Short, Strong, Forward, Fierce, D.Roundhouse)
13. C.Short, C.Strong, C.Fierce, SJ.(Jab, Jab, Jab), DJ.(SLOW DIAL:
Jab, Short, Strong, Forward, Fierce, D.Roundhouse), S.Short(OTG),
S.Forward, S.Roundhouse
14. C.Short, C.Strong, C.Fierce, SJ.(Jab, Jab, Jab), DJ.(SLOW DIAL:
Jab, Short, Strong, Forward, Fierce, D.Roundhouse), S.Short(OTG),
S.Fierce, Shield Slash
15. J.Jab, J.D.Roundhouse, S.Short, S.Forward, S.Fierce, Final Justice
16. S.Short, S.Forward, S.Fierce, Hyper Stars & Stripes
17. S.Short, S.Forward, S.Fierce, Hyper Charging Star, S.Short(OTG),
S.Fierce, Shield Slash
18. S.Short, S.Forward, S.Fierce, Crossover Combination
19. S.Short, S.Forward, S.Fierce, Hyper Charging Star, S.Short(OTG),
S.Fierce, Final Justice
20. S.Short, S.Forward, S.Fierce, Hyper Charging Star, S.Short(OTG),
S.Fierce, Hyper Stars & Stripes
21. S.Short, S.Forward, S.Fierce, Hyper Charging Star, S.Short(OTG),
S.Fierce, Hyper Charging Star, S.Short (OTG), S.Fierce
22. S.Short, S.Forward, S.Fierce, Hyper Charging Star, S.Short(OTG),
S.Fierce, Crossover Combination
C.  WITHOUT SHIELD
1.  J.Roundhouse, S.Short, S.Fierce, Charging Star
2.  S.Short, S.Fierce, Final Justice
3.  S.Short, S.Fierce, Hyper Stars & Stripes
4.  S.Short, S.Fierce, Hyper Charging Star
5.  S.Short, S.Fierce, Crossover Combination
6.  In Corner: J.Jab, J.D.Roundhouse, S.Short, S.Fierce, Hyper Charging
Star, S.Short(OTG), Charging Star
7.  In Corner: S.Short, S.Fierce, Hyper Charging Star, C.Short(OTG),
C.Fierce, SJ.(Jab, Jab, Jab), Double Jump (Jab, Short, Strong,
Fierce, D.Roundhouse)
8.  In Corner: S.Short, S.Fierce, Hyper Charging Star, C.Short(OTG),
C.Fierce, SJ.(Jab, Jab, Jab), Double Jump (SLOW DIAL: Jab, Short,
Strong, Fierce, D.Roundhouse), S.Short(OTG), S.Forward,
S.Roundhouse
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COMBO TREE
Thanks to 3pwood (mayfield_john@hotmail.com) for this concept.  This is
basically a tree of what attacks combo into other attacks.  This does
not list every possibility but is basically to give you an idea of what
attacks to do according to the attacks you start with.
START
J.Roundhouse, J.D.Roundhouse, J.Fierce
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S.Jab            S.Short         C.Short
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S.Fierce    |   S.Forward         ------------         |
(w/o shield)  |       |            |            |        |
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Final Justice,