Denim

Denim is a starter character in Denim's Digital Duel.

Summary
Denim is a tall heavyweight with the second fastest walking speed, the third fastest dashing speed, linked air speed, very fast fall speed, average jump height and average acceleration. He possesses disjointed attacks with high power, excellent pressuring options and a strong grab game at the cost of generally below average frame data and very committal moves that face fierce punishment upon whiff. He also struggles with approach despite his fast run due to his tall figure and limited projectiles.

Element System
Denim's three forms accessed by his neutral special, Ruby Swap, have different purposes;

Electric is the best in neutral due to his flexible and consistent mobility as well as excelling at killing off the top. He's a hyper-aggressive rushdown fastfaller with a decent combo tree, and can survive in neutral thanks to his projectile. He has a tendency to overshoot due to his high air speed, but tends not to in the right hands. He has the most average recovery of the three, but also by far the fastest.

Fire is the most polarizing of the three, with disappointing mobility and a short recovery, but some of the strongest moves in the cast. He kills off the side much more than Electric. He relies on baiting the opponent and punishing accordingly. He has an amazing advantage state, but poor neutral and disadvantage.

Moveset

 * Denim possesses Ruthless Armour when in his electric and fire forms.
 * While in his air form, Denim has 2 double jumps.

Stage Entrances
Denim has one stage entrance for each form. You can pick what form he starts with from the character select.


 * Appears in a sudden strike of lightning and points toward the opponent. (Electric)
 * Appears in an explosion, then gets up and into his idle stance. (Fire)
 * Flies onto the stage from off-screen, then pulls out his swords. (Air)

Taunts
Denim has three unique taunts for each form.

Electric


 * Engulfs himself in an electric charge with a big grin on his face.
 * Turns his back towards the camera and gives a thumbs-up.


 * Performs a hook kick and a roundhouse kick while facing the screen.

Fire


 * Strikes a crouching fighting stance while emitting flames from his body and growling. Has some slight heavy armour to it, but it's more of an easter-egg than anything.
 * Points forward with a scowl.
 * Pats his hammer on his shoulder.

Air


 * Curls in a ball, spins for a moment and uncurls, striking a pose with a large grin on his face.
 * Flies in a circle. Amusingly can be used to dodge low-hitting moves.
 * Flies slightly above the ground, gesturing to come toward him. Amusingly, this taunt shifts Denim's hurtbox, allowing it to be used as a niche dodge on low-hitting moves.

Idle Animations

 * (Electric + Fire) Punches his left hand into an open palm, then emits electricity/fire from his hands.
 * (Air) Lightly flaps his wings for a brief moment.
 * (All forms) Crosses his arms, closes his eyes and frowns.

Victory Animations

 * (Electric) Dashes forward repeatedly before stopping and giving a thumbs-up.




 * (Electric) Appears in a strike of lightning and gives a V sign.


 * (Fire) Kneels down for a minute with a firey aura coming out of him, then strikes a pose while emitting flames from his body.
 * (Fire) Spins with his hammer, leaving a firey trail, before coming to a stop and posing.
 * (Air) Flies down from the top of the screen and gives a V sign.
 * (Air) Sweeps both of his swords and ends up facing away from the screen. Looks behind him with a large grin on his face.

Classic Mode: Stop the Evil Scientist!
All of Denim's fights are team battles, except for the first one.