Rusian - In tandem with Tatsuya's wait-and-see punish game, Rusian can easily overwhelm opponents with 6S Monster Train and completely control the pace of the match in Tatsuya's favor. The character's movement and special move properties change in Trump Mode, which means certain combo routes may need to be adjusted or modified altogether in Trump.Can be overwhelmed by characters that outrange him, especially on defense.His strong EX moves may entice players to exhaust resources inappropriately.Normals have relatively short reach, although the hitboxes themselves cover a large area.Try experimenting as you get more experienced in DFCI! High average damage output from virtually any starter.Great Blue Trump Card that is technically unpunishable, having no cooldown frames.Amazing specials for hit confirms, whiff punishing, hard knockdown, frame advantage, etc.Players with good reaction speed and spatial awareness will enjoy his toolset. Tatsuya is ultimately a "wait-and-see" character. Tatsuya's run speed is among the best in the game, even before the movement buff from his Blue Trump Card, giving him a terrifying tick throw game.
He is most known for his ability to be able to punish virtually anything from a full screen away, provided he has meter. Not to be confused with his assist form, Tatsuya is an all-purpose character blessed with the most versatile special moves in the game. Originally from the light novel series Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei, localized as The Irregular at Magic High School. His expertise is the field of CAD design and technology. A Year 1 Class E Course 2 student ridiculed as a "Weed". A freshman in the National Magic University Affiliated First High School.