Dudley Overview
Dudley is a powerful boxer with strong normals and high-damage combos. He excels in close-range combat and can easily pressure opponents with his quick attacks and frame traps. His juggle potential and mix-up game make him a formidable character in the right hands.
- Normals: LP: Light Punch
MP: Medium Punch
HP: Heavy Punch
LK: Light Kick
MK: Medium Kick
HK: Heavy Kick - Command Normals:
- F + HP: “Liver Blow” (Overhead)
- F + HK: “Step Straight” (Long-range poke)
- F + MK: “Dart Shot” (Overhead)
- Specials:
- qcf + P: “Machine Gun Blow”
- LP version: Short range, quick recovery
- MP version: Mid range
- HP version: Long range, slower recovery
- hcf + K: “Cross Counter”
- Dudley absorbs a hit and counters with a punch
- qcf + K: “Duck”
- LK version: Short distance
- MK version: Mid distance
- HK version: Long distance
- Follow-ups:
- LP: “Ducking Straight”
- MP: “Ducking Upper”
- dp + P: “Jet Upper”
- LP version: Fast startup, low damage
- MP version: Balanced version
- HP version: Higher damage, slower recovery
- qcb + K: “Short Swing Blow”
- LK version: Short distance
- MK version: Mid distance
- HK version: Long distance
- qcf + HP (Hold): “Thunderbolt”
- Hold HP to delay the attack, hits overhead
- Throws:
- LP + LK: “Punch and Throw” (Punch into throw)
- B + LP + LK: “Back Throw”
Supers (SA)
Dudley has three Super Arts to choose from, each with unique properties:
Super Art I: “Rocket Uppercut” (qcf x2 + P)
Hits: Multiple hits
Meter: 1 stock, 3 bars
Usage: High-damage combo ender, great juggle potential
Super Art II: “Rolling Thunder” (qcf x2 + K)
Hits: Multiple hits, good for punishing
Meter: 1 stock, 2 bars
Usage: Excellent for punishing long-range moves and closing distance
Super Art III: “Corkscrew Blow” (qcf x2 + P)
Hits: Short and quick multi-hit
Meter: 2 stocks, 4 bars
Usage: Versatile, quick activation, good for pressure and combo ending
Best Super Art
Super Art I: “Rocket Uppercut” is often considered Dudley’s best Super Art due to its high damage output, strong juggle potential, and the ability to confirm into it from various normals and specials. It’s excellent for maximizing Dudley’s punishing game and can be easily integrated into his bread-and-butter combos.
Super Art III: “Corkscrew Blow” is also highly recommended for players who prefer a more versatile option with quick activation. It provides good utility in both offensive pressure and defensive situations, making it a strong choice for different playstyles.
Basic Strategy
Pressure Game: Use Dudley’s fast normals and command overheads (F + HP and F + MK) to create a high-low mix-up game. His “Machine Gun Blow” can be used to apply safe pressure, especially in combination with his “Ducking” move to quickly close distance.
Anti-Air: Dudley’s “Jet Upper” (dp + P) is a solid anti-air option. Use the LP version for quick reactions or the HP version for more damage.
Juggles: Dudley excels in juggles. After a “Jet Upper” or “Machine Gun Blow,” you can follow up with an “EX Machine Gun Blow” or “Rocket Uppercut” for massive damage.
Footsies: Use F + HK (“Step Straight”) to poke and maintain distance. Dudley’s “Cross Counter” (hcf + K) can be used to counter predictable pokes from your opponent.
Combos
Basic BnB (Bread and Butter) Combo
c.LK, c.LP, “Jet Upper” (dp + P)
Super Combo:
c.MK, c.MP xx “Rocket Uppercut” (SA I)
High Damage Combo:
j.HK, s.HK xx “EX Machine Gun Blow”, follow up with “Rocket Uppercut” (SA I)
Matchups
Good Matchups: Characters with weaker defenses or slower normals (e.g., Q, Hugo)
Bad Matchups: Characters with strong zoning tools (e.g., Chun-Li, Remy)
Mastering Dudley requires precise execution and a strong understanding of spacing and timing. With practice, Dudley can dominate with his overwhelming offense and powerful mix-ups.