OTIS THE GUARD
"FREEZE! • YOU GOING DOWN TODAY, BOY!"
Serving as the head of security at the First National Bank of Detroit, Otis is the premier lockdown brawler introduced in the popular v18.5 II Turbo community release. Combining ranged baton boomerang ricochets with an Akuma-inspired Raging Demon cinematic super, Otis shuts down aggressive rushers with uncompromising law enforcement.
OTIS COMMAND LIST
| MOVE NAME | INPUT COMMAND | SPECIAL PROPERTY | TACTICAL PURPOSE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Boomerang Throw | ↓ ↘ → + Punch (QCF + P) | Hits on Return | Spins a nightstick outward; hits upon throw and again on return path, launching victims into juggle height |
| Riot Shield Counter Bash | → ↓ ↘ + Punch (DP + P) | 1-Hit Parry Armor | Absorbs oncoming physical attack and smashes opponent with heavy shield, causing 28-frame crumpled stun |
| Handcuff Tripwire Trap | ↓ ↙ ← + Kick (QCB + K) | Dash Lockout | Throws cuffs at feet, restricting opponent's forward dash mobility for 3 seconds |
| Overhead Nightstick Cleave | → + Heavy Punch | High Overhead | Downwards strike breaking low-blocking opponents trying to avoid throws |
| MAX SUPER: Maximum Nightstick Arrest | LP, LP, →, LK, HP (or Space) | Unblockable Raging Demon | Screen blackouts with flashing police sirens; delivers 21 rapid baton strikes dealing 44% crushing damage |
MATCHUP STRATEGY & STUN CYCLES
Throw the Baton Boomerang when opponent attempts to close distance. If they jump, the return baton will knock them out of the sky. Follow up with Riot Shield Counter Bash to crumple them, then buffer the Raging Demon sequence (LP, LP, →, LK, HP) during their stun frames.
Never rush into Otis with predictable jump-ins. His Baton Boomerang has hitboxes both going forward and coming back. Use fast, multi-hit low kicks to break his Riot Shield armor, and jump straight up if you see him buffer his Super grab.
Experience the v18.5 II Turbo enforcer in the arcade cabinet.