Samurai Jack

This article is about the Fighter. For the Universe, see Samurai Jack (Universe).

Samurai Jack is a Fighter from the Samurai Jack Universe in MultiVersus. He was revealed on July 20th, 2024, during EVO 2024, and was released alongside Season 2 on July 23rd.

Origin

Jack, also known as Samurai Jack or simply the Samurai, is the alias taken by a Japanese warrior prince with an unknown birth name who acts as the titular protagonist of the cartoon, Samurai Jack. Since youth, Jack trained in many different areas under numerous teachers in a variety of skills to defeat the demon Aku. However, Aku's time travel spell sent Jack eons into The Future, where he ruled all of Earth unopposed. Jack made it his mission to find a way back to his time and prevent Aku's dystopia. Throughout his travels, Jack became an infamous freedom fighter, protecting and aiding numerous civilizations and innocents terrorized by Aku's forces and other malevolent foes. Due to his many revolts against Aku's rule and being the only person capable of killing him (because of his divinely crafted sword) he was the most wanted man in the world. After more than 50 years, Jack finally returned to the past and defeated Aku, creating a beautiful and a brighter future.

Official Biography

Gotta get back...back to the past.

Website

After being flung into the future by the evil Aku, the warrior known as Jack has embarked on a relentless quest to return to the past. With his unmatched swordsmanship and incredible agility, he's truly a force to be reckoned with. When he's not busy vanquishing evil, Jack enjoys a relaxing cup of tea.

In-Game

After a lifetime of wandering, the warrior known only as Jack has become a true force to be reckoned with. Between his incredible agility to his deadly swordplay, he has many tricks up his sleeve to defend himself as he navigates the Multiverse.

Gameplay

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Skills

ATTACKS	GROUND	AIR
SIDE HOLD 🡆 + J	SAMURAI SPIN KICK A running spin kick that knocks enemies forward.
NEUTRAL J	FACE MY BLADE Jack CHARGES a forward stab. If fully CHARGED, an Aku Beetle Drone will leap toward Jack. Jack will dodge the beetle and slice it in half with a powerful sword slash.	WHIRLING SWORD Jack spins multiple times with his sword close to his body.
SIDE 🡆 + J	MARTIAL ARTS MASTER Jack's COMBO begins with a kick, followed by multiple sword slashes.	FLYING SLASH Jack CHARGES a forward slash.
UP 🡅 + J	RISING TIGER Jack CHARGES a jumping multi slash.	JUMP GOOD Jack swings his sword overhead.
DOWN 🡇 + J	PRECISION STRIKE Jack CHARGES then stabs his sword down into the ground.	DOWNWARD SLASH Jack slashes his sword downward. His sword has a SWEETSPOT if it hits an enemy at the end of it's slash.

SPECIALS	GROUND	AIR
NEUTRAL K	BLADE OF VENGEANCE While ARMORED, Jack readies his sword then thrusts its hilt foward, if his ARMOR is broken during the attack but he is not KNOCKED BACK, he initiates a counter-attack. During this attack, Jack targets the enemy that broke his ARMOR and launches a sword slash PROJECTILE towards them. If Jack has an ally nearby they will also receive ARMOR, which, if broken, will initiate Jack's counter-attack. With full FOCUS, the slash PROJECTILE becomes a HEAVY PROJECTILE and Jack will also grant ARMOR to his ally regardless of their distance from him.	LIGHTNING REFLEXES Jack GRABS then throws his opponent, BREAKING ARMOR. If Jack GRABS an enemy PROJECTILE, he will throw it back at his foe, REFLECTING it, Jack is ARMORED while throwing enemies or PROJECTILES.
SIDE 🡆 + K	LIGHTNING STRIKE Jack readies a dashing sword strike, choosing the direction of attack. When the strike begins he teleports to his destination, hitting any enemies inbetween him and his starting position. With full FOCUS, Jack will dash back and forth during his attack.	LIGHTNING STRIKE Same as ground.
UP 🡅 + K	STORM OF BLOWS Jack CHARGES then jumps into the air and kicks enemies. With full FOCUS, Jack will be ARMORED during the attack. Jack will perform the FOCUS version of his special air down if he performs it immediately after the FOCUS version of this attack.	STORM OF BLOWS Similar to ground without CHARGE.
DOWN 🡇 + K	AKU'S BANE Jack CHARGES rapid slashes with his sword. The longer the CHARGE, the more slashes Jack will do. With full FOCUS, Jack will do the full amount of slashes without CHARGING.	DESTRUCTIVE DESCENT Jack darts downward and drags his sword infront of him. With full FOCUS, Jack will create a shockwave HEAVY PROJECTILE in front of him if he lands on the ground during the attack

PASSIVE ABILITIES THE MARK OF A SAMURAI / MENTAL FOCUS / CALM YOUR MIND
TMofS: If Jack has an ally, some of his attacks will deal a MARKED DEBUFF. Allies that hit enemies with MARKED will convert MARKED into a stack of WEAKEN. / MF: Whenever Jack his enemies with melee attacks or is KNOCKED BACK, his FOCUS meter fills partially. Once it is full, Jack's special attacks are powered up, but performing them will set his FOCUS back to zero. FOCUS attacks have increased power and deal WEAKEN. Jack only has a short amount of time where he can perform FOCUS attacks before his FOCUS resets. / CM: While crouching, Jack will meditate. Meditating consumes some of his FOCUS and turns it into GRAY HEALTH for him and nearby allies.

Fighter Mastery Track

Rewards
Samurai Jack Wins Tier 1	125 Perk Currency Tier 2	150 Perk Currency Tier 3	175 Perk Currency Tier 4	500 Fighter Road XP Tier 5	250 Perk Currency Tier 6	275 Perk Currency Tier 7	300 Perk Currency Tier 8	325 Perk Currency Tier 9	1,000 Fighter Road XP Tier 10	500 Perk Currency Tier 11	600 Perk Currency Tier 12	700 Perk Currency Tier 13	1,500 Fighter Road XP Tier 14	150 Gleamium Tier 15	Bonus Rewards (RARE) Tier ∞

Update History

Season 4 1.4.3 Patch

Air Neutral Special
- ~ When reflecting projectiles, Jack will always attempt to throw them in the direction he is facing, rather than reversing the direction they are currently flying
Air Down Special
- – Hitbox active duration reduced 1 frame

Season 4 1.4.2 Hotfix

Air Neutral Special
- * Fixed an issue where grabbing certain projectiles would instantly fill Samurai Jack’s focus meter

Season 4 1.4.1 Patch

Air Neutral Special
- – Throw damage reduced to 4 from 7, grab victims are now hit by the hand hitbox (3 damage) and throw hitbox (4 damage) for a total of 7 (this change was unlisted in the 1.4.0 notes)
- – On-hit weakened debuff removed (this change was unlisted in the 1.4.0 notes)

Season 4 1.4.0 Patch

Passive
- – Focus special attacks no longer apply weakened debuff on-hit
Ground Side Attack 1
- ~ Hitbox size adjusted to better match visuals
Ground Side Attack 2
- ~ Hitbox size adjusted to better match visuals
Ground Up Attack
- + Samurai Jack can now cancel the attack on-hit after the first hit before the second hit has begun
- * Fixed an issue where Samurai Jack could slide off the ledge during this attack
Air Neutral Attack
- ~ Now limits fall speed during attack recovery
Air Side Attack
- ~ Hitbox size adjusted to better match visuals
Air Neutral Special
- + Hitbox added to Samurai Jack’s arm that knocks back enemies that were not grabbed
- ~ Now limits fall speed during attack recovery
Air Down Special
- ~ Hitbox size adjusted to better match visuals
Air/Ground Up Special
- ~ Hitbox size adjusted to better match visuals
Focus Air Down Special
- ~ Hitbox size adjusted to better match visuals

Season 3 1.3.3 Midseason Patch

Air/Ground Side Special
- – Hurtbox is now extended so Jack is less likely to teleport through incoming projectiles

Season 3 1.3.0 Patch
With the introduction of the teching system, we have added more attacks that lead to ground bounces for combo starters.

Ground Side Attack 3
- ~ Hitpause reduced
Ground Neutral Attack
- – Uncharged hitbox size reduced
Ground Up Attack
- ~ Second hit knockback angle made more downward to allow ground bounces
- ~ Hitpause reduced
Air Side Attack
- + Now allows fast fall during attack start-up
Air Up Attack
- + Now maintains more momentum during attack start-up
Air Down Attack
- + Now maintains more momentum during attack start-up
Air Down Special
- – Hitbox size reduced so the attack is less likely to hit behind Samurai Jack
- ~ Knockback angle made more downward to allow ground bounces
- + Now maintains more downward momentum during attack start-up
Focus Air Down Special
- – Hitbox size reduced so the attack is less likely to hit behind Samurai Jack
- – Hitbox active duration reduced 1 frame

1.2.2 Mid Season Patch
Samurai Jack was released as an incredibly popular new fighter, and players immediately found success with his strong side special and quick Focus Meter gain. We’re hoping to tone down his side special as a “do everything” attack and also reduce the number of times players can use his super strong Focus Meter attacks in a single game. This should bring him more in line with the rest of the cast.

General
- * Fixed an issue where Jack was rotated perpendicular to terrain when terrain bouncing
- * Fixed issue where Jack’s dance animation wouldn’t play when affected by Gizmo’s “Rhythm’s Gonna Getcha” perk
Passive
- – Focus meter gain from hitting enemies reduced 30%
- – Focus meter gain from receiving hits reduced 25%
Ground Side Attack 1
- – Hitbox size reduced
Ground Side Attack 2
- – Hitbox size reduced so it is less likely for Jack to hit enemies behind him
Ground Side Attack 3
- – Hitbox size reduced so it is less likely for Jack to hit enemies behind him
Air Up Attack
- – Repeat-move lockout increased to 15 frames from 12 frames
Air Neutral Special
- – Removed armor applied on start-up; rage version unchanged
- – No longer allows changing the throw direction after a successful grab
Air/Ground Side Special
- – On-whiff cancel window delayed 3 frames
- – Hitbox size reduced so it is less likely for Jack to hit enemies behind him on start-up
Focus Air/Ground Side Special
- – On-whiff cancel window delayed 8 frames
- – Hitbox size reduced to better match non-focus side special
- – Attack will now only transition to multiple slashes if the first attack hits an enemy
“Shadow Step” Perk
- * Fixed an issue where Jack would sometimes move behind his enemy and whiff his counter attack