Completing Salvatore Ganacci in Fatal Fury: City of Wolves

With the launch of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, players can bring their fantasies to life by battling as their favorite DJ, Salvatore Ganacci. I definitely recognized his name before he was announced for the game, I assure you! Despite being a notably unusual addition to the roster, Salvatore brings a distinctive flair to the fighting scene.

Ganacci not only boasts some impressive aerial attacks, but his unique set of moves makes him an unpredictable opponent. In this guide, we’ll break down his skills and help you master this eccentric character. Soon enough, you’ll be outmaneuvering your foes!

Overview of Salvatore Ganacci

Salvatore Ganacci stands out as the quirkiest character in the City of the Wolves lineup. His unconventional attacks make him a tougher opponent to predict. While he has some interesting grounded moves, his aerial abilities are where he really shines.

His j.LK floats him slightly and hits multiple times, which is great for disrupting your opponent’s rhythm and dodging projectiles. His j.HP, on the other hand, is a spinning move that brings him down quickly. If you time Salvatore’s j.HP just right, by executing it half a character’s width away from your foe, it can serve as an effective cross-up. This can lead to some high-damage opportunities if you catch your opponent off guard.

Furthermore, Salvatore has solid anti-air moves. His f.HP is especially effective at knocking opponents from the air, and will typically strike twice. His special move, Sky’s Beat (⬇️↘️➡️ LP/HP), functions well as an anti-air as well, allowing for follow-ups.

Salvatore features three unique moves that allow for several follow-ups. His Amazing Run (⬇️↙️⬅️ LP/HP) can lead into quick overhead or trip attacks. The follow-up, You Can’t Stop Me! (HK while the Amazing Run special is active), is a swift sweep that can catch opponents by surprise; just remember it’s very punishable if blocked, so use it wisely.

Make sure to utilize Salvatore’s f.HP and f.HK normals effectively. His f.HP deals two hits and sets up significant damage potential, while his f.HK serves as a solid poke option.

In summation, Ganacci excels by keeping his opponents guessing with a diverse assortment of unconventional moves. Although he might be one of the trickier characters to master, he has many effective tools at his disposal, particularly in the air, allowing him to close the distance with ease.

Salvatore Ganacci Command List

Salvatore’s move list is packed with unique attacks. Many of these moves can transition from one to another, so it’s wise to spend some time in matches against the CPU to familiarize yourself with them.

While you learn the ropes with Salvatore, keep this guide handy to refer back to in between rounds if you have trouble remembering certain move executions.

Command Moves

Command Combo

Special Moves

REV Blows

Ignition Gears

Redline Gears

Hidden Gear

Salvatore Ganacci Combos

When it comes to combos, Salvatore has several powerful techniques at his disposal. For example, his standing f.HP hits twice, with the second hit capable of canceling into his BFAF super (⬇️↘️➡️, ⬇️↘️➡️ LK) or his Hidden Gear super, Ultimate Beat: II Salvatore (⬇️↘️➡️, ⬇️↘️➡️ REV). Additionally, if you score a counter hit with his HP or HK aerial attacks, you can directly link into his Cr. HP, which can be canceled into almost any of his special moves.

Keep in mind that his Sky’s Beat special (⬇️↘️➡️ LP/HP) can seamlessly connect into either of his supers if you use the REV version and immediately follow it up with the Descend action (LK after Sky Beat). With these strategies in your toolkit, you’ll be optimizing Salvatore Ganacci’s combos in no time!

Combos for Salvatore Ganacci

Salvatore Ganacci Tips and Tricks

First, you’ll want to utilize Ganacci’s j.HP and j.HK consistently. Aim to execute them close to the ground. Use j.HK from a distance and j.HP up close, focusing on landing cross-ups. Look for counter hits; successfully landing one allows you to combo into Cr.HP, which can initiate any of your special attacks.

If you notice your opponent frequently jumping, try to land Sky’s Beat (⬇️↘️➡️ LP/HP). If successful, drop to the ground by pressing LK and follow up with a kick super or your Hidden Gear super (when in S.P.G mode).

The true strength of Salvatore lies in his Oki mix-ups. Specifically, you can use Magical Step (➡️ LP + HP) to transition into an overhead attack, For You! (➡️HP from Magical Step). Delivering this move against a downed opponent will put you in a dominating position, especially if your foe is already wary of low attacks after landing his Amazing Run (⬇️↙️⬅️ LP/HP) followed by You Can’t Stop Me! (HK while using the Amazing Run attack).

Maintain pressure, control your ground using his aerial attacks, and apply his potent Oki tactics, and you should find yourself raising your arm in victory more often than not!