JoJo's Bizarre Adventure/Gameplay

Non-specific moves

These are the moves and abilities common to many, if not all, characters.

Move	Description	Command	Notes
Dash	Dashes towards the opponent.
Back dash	Dashes away from the opponent.
Small jump	Hops a little.	Tap or or or press the control stick part way.
Normal Jump	Hops normally.	or or
High Jump	Hops higher.	Press or or
Running Small Jump	Hops a little towards to opponent.	Press shortly during dash or backstep	If your Stand is active, you will jump higher.
Running Normal Jump	Hops normally towards to opponent.	Press during dash or backstep	If your Stand is active, you will jump higher and you will go further.
Double Jump	Jumps a second time while in air.	in air	Must be performed in Stand mode. Only characters with an Active Stand can perform.
Triple Jump	Jumps a third time while in air.	in air	Must be performed in Stand mode. Only characters with an Active Stand can perform. Only can be done after Stand Release and it works only Avdol's, (New) Kakyoin's and Polnareff's Stands.
Dodge	Dashes forward slightly behind the opponent		Can only be performed without Stand. Character can't be hit during a dodge (but can be grabbed).
Taunt	Taunts the opponent.
Throw	Throws an opponent.	When close, or +
Advancing Guard	Breaks a guarded attack and moves forward.	When guarding,
Air Recovery	After being juggled into the air, regains control.	Any direction+
Guard Cancel	Breaks a guarded attack into a counterstrike.	JoJo's Venture: When guarding, + JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: When guarding, +	This motion changes between the two games!
Stand Appearance Attack	The Stand appears and attacks the opponent.	+	Can only be performed without Stand. Only available to characters with a Stand. If you do it with Avdol, (New) Kakyoin, Polnareff, it will release their Stands.
Tandem Attack	Stores up a series of moves, then releases the stand to attack the opponent.	+, hold , input your moves while holding , release	Can only be performed without Stand. Uses a Super Combo level. Only available to characters with a Stand.