strongest lf2 original character

[Silverthorn]

If it were Template who had the ability to transform instead of Rudolf, you'd see Template as #1 in this case

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definetly not. even without counting transform, rudolf still have easy lock into DoP, clones and invisibility (if you use it whie you have two clones alive, at least). his shurikens and d>j also help a lot to get the opponent into DoP, so that he can use transform effectively. template isn't quick, doesen't punch really fast, and doesen't have any good way to DoP the enemy except punching.

Template can do an infinite DoP by jump-kicking. Also, Rudolf sucks at close-ranged fights. If you are fighting humans (which is all I'm basing my assumptions on), your enemy would stay close to Rudolf because except for jump-attack, you don't have anything to attack with at that range if executed properly.

Flashback to Template, he's good. In fact, when I started playing LF2 a bit more seriously, I lost with Julian against ES. 1) because ES was just that good, 2) because I was just that bad, and 3) because Julian is actually quite slow on his own. Yes, he can nuke other AI-controlled players but that doesn't mean he particularly excels at battling others.

Also, I like Template.