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Reindog Guide: Best Combos and Perks

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Reindog is a Support character in MultiVersus. Read on to find out Reindog's voice actor, as well as Reindog's attacks and special moves, including passive abilities and signature perks, and see the list of skins available for Reindog!

Reindog Latest Buffs and Nerfs

Patch 1.3.3 Updates (October 15)

Reindog Changes
Ptoo! Image
Ptoo!
・On-hit cancel window advanced 13 frames
・Projectile spawn location moved lower
・Reindog now moves forward during the attack
・Fixed an issue where Reindog could not change facing during the first 4 frames
Love Leash Image
Love Leash
・Tether pull activation advanced 4 frames
・Tether no longer attaches to Watermelon Steven
Fluffy Combo Image
Fluffy Combo
・On-hit cancel window advanced 11 frames
・Knockback angle made more vertical
Back Bumper Image
Back Bumper
・Fixed an issue where the crystal would fire while in Limbo state, like in Taz’s stomach
・Fixed an issue where the crystal would stop firing once it returned to terrain after drifting away from terrain
・Fixed an issue where the crystal would appear to fire when it was not hovering over terrain
・Fixed an issue where the crystal would not fire when spawned near a platform ledge
Power Crystal Image
Flying Floof
・Adjusted travel speed when thrown up or down
Fireball Image
Meteor
・Fireball projectile now ignores platform collision when colliding with platforms from below

Fireball

1.3.3 ・Fireball projectile now ignores platform collision when colliding with platforms from below
1.2.2 ・Fixed an issue where Reindog fireball had no hurtbox – this will fix issues with reflection and projectile clank interactions

Flounce Pounce

1.3.3 ・On-hit cancel window advanced 11 frames
・Knockback angle made more vertical
1.2.1 ・Fixed an issue where the on-hit cancel window and on-whiff cancel windows were flipped causing earlier cancel timing for whiff and later cancel timing for on-hit than intended.

Fluffy Combo

1.2.3 ・Hitstun reduced
1.1.4 ・Jump branch window delayed 3 frames
1.1.2 ・Jump branch window delayed 6 frames

Flying Chomp

1.1.1 ・Knockback Angle is now more horizontal

Flying Floof

1.3.3 ・Adjusted travel speed when thrown up or down
1.3.0 ・Ally throw knockback scaling increased to 21 from 17
1.1.5 ・Reindog now flies more horizontally when thrown sideways by an ally

Love Leash

1.3.3 ・Tether pull activation advanced 4 frames
・Tether no longer attaches to Watermelon Steven
1.3.0 ・Cooldown reduced to 16 seconds from 24 seconds
1.1.5 ・No longer damages invulnerable enemies

Power Crystal

1.3.3 ・Fixed an issue where the crystal would fire while in Limbo state, like in Taz’s stomach
・Fixed an issue where the crystal would stop firing once it returned to terrain after drifting away from terrain
・Fixed an issue where the crystal would appear to fire when it was not hovering over terrain
・Fixed an issue where the crystal would not fire when spawned near a platform ledge

Ptoo!

1.2.3 ・On-hit cancel window advanced 13 frames
・Projectile spawn location moved lower
・Reindog now moves forward during the attack
・Fixed an issue where Reindog could not change facing during the first 4 frames
1.2.3 ・Projectile start-up time reduced 1 frame
1.1.5 ・Uncharged damage increased to 4.5 from 4.0
・Uncharged knockback increased to 1250 from 1200
・Uncharged knockback scaling increased to 26 from 24

Spin-Dog

1.2.3 ・Knockback made more downwards to allow ground bounce combos
1.1.1 ・Knockback Angle is now more horizontal

Tail Swat

1.3.0 ・Now maintains more downward momentum during attack start-up

Updates and Patch Notes

Reindog Rating and Basic Info

Reindog Basic Information

Reindog
Reindog.jpg
Tier Rating: C

Type: Mage
Fighting Style: Horizontal
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: 1000 Gleamium or 3000 Fighter Currency
Default Tags:
Non-Human, Heroic

Character Tier List

Reindog Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths Weaknesses
✔︎ Can easily switch between a melee or ranged playstyle
✔︎Has excellent aerial mobility
✖︎ Difficult to master
✖︎ Most of Reindog's attacks rely on being charged, leaving him open to counterattacks if not protected
✖︎ Needs to perform with a team to make full use of his support capabilities

Reindog Moveset and Abilities

Ground Attacks

Command Move Description How to Use
Neutral
(Neutral + Attack)
Ptoo! - MultiVersus
Ptoo!
Charge to Spit a powerful Projectile that can be aimed up or down and will bounce off terrain. Can be used against highly damaged opponents to send them out of the ring.
Side
(Side (Hold) + Attack)
Stormdeer
Stormdeer's Assault
Reindog leaps forward, hitting with his antlers and feet. Can be used to slide through and damage multiple targets at once. Has the potential to ring out your opponents.
Side
(Side + Attack)
Fluffy Combo - MultiVersus
Fluffy Combo
A combo of swipes and a headbutt. The last move can send an opponent flying, leaving them open to your ranged attacks.
Up
(Up + Attack)
Back Bumper - MultiVersus
Back Bumper
Reindog charges then launches upward, ramming enemies with his back. Used to launch your opponent upwards, works well if you immediately follow up with Flying Chomp.
Down
(Down + Attack)
Tail Swipe - MultiVersus
Tail Swipe
Reindog charges a powerful tail swipe that can break armor. Mainly used to ring out opponents when fully charged.
Neutral
(Neutral + Special)
Love Leash - MultiVersus
Love Leash
Send out a heart tether Projectile that is connected to Reindog, repeatedly damaging overlapping enemies. The tether can connect to allies to increase its duration. Press (Neutral + Special) again to pull the tether back, bringing allies with it. Cooldown applies. Automatically locks onto nearby allies if playing with a team, use this special to pull them out of harms way. Any opponent caught by the heart tether will repeatedly take on damage.
Side
(Side + Special)
Flounce Pounce - MultiVersus
Flounce Pounce
A forward pounce attack that breaks armor. Use this move to break your opponent's armor or send them out of the arena if enough damage has been taken.
Up
(Up + Special)
Power Crystal - MultiVersus
Power Crystal
Summon and Charge a crystal above Reindog's head. Charging increases how high above Reindog the crystal spawns. It will send a bolt of lightning down every few seconds and hit enemies on the ground, applying shocked. If the bolt hits Reindog or his ally, they gain electrified, which applies shocked to the next enemy they hit. Summon this crystal at the start of the match to hit enemies on the ground with lightning bolts. Allies will receive the electrified status, which can be used to shock your enemies.
Down
(Down + Special)
Fireball - MultiVersus
Fireball
Charge and launch a fireball Projectile in an arc that deals Fire Debuff to enemies it hits. Charging increases the distance the fireball travels. The fireball leaves a firewall Projectile on hit. The firewall repeatedly applies Fire Debuff to overlapping enemies. Allied Projectiles that pass through will deal Fire Debuff when they are hit. Use this special to launch a fireball onto the stage and leave behind a fire hazard that deals damage to your enemies.

Aerial Attacks

Command Move Description How to Use
Neutral
(Neutral + Attack)
Ptoo! - MultiVersus
Ptoo!
Same as ground. Can be used against highly damaged opponents to send them out of the ring.
Side
(Side + Attack)
Fluffy Combo - MultiVersus
Spin-Dog
Reindog spins rapidly, hitting several times. This air attack can be used to deal damage to multiple targets.
Up
(Up + Attack)
Back Bumper - MultiVersus
Flying Chomp
Reindog bites above himself. Flying Chomp can be used to send highly damaged targets out of the ring.
Down
(Down + Attack)
Tail Swipe - MultiVersus
Tail Swat
Reindog charges a powerful tail swipe that knocks enemies downward. Use this on opponents hovering off the edge to score a ring out.
Neutral
(Neutral + Special)
Love Leash - MultiVersus
Love Leash
Same as ground. Automatically locks onto nearby allies if playing with a team, use this special to pull them out of harms way. Any opponent caught by the heart tether will repeatedly take on damage.
Side
(Side + Special)
Flounce Pounce - MultiVersus
Fireworks Master
A spinning forward attack. You can use this attack to either poke your enemies or save yourself from falling off the stage.
Up
(Up + Special)
Power Crystal - MultiVersus
Flying Floof
Reindog will tumble upward and roll along the ground. Allies can pick up Reindog as an item and throw him at enemies. Use this to turn yourself into a throwable item for your allies to use.
Down
(Down + Special)
Fireball - MultiVersus
Meteor
Similar to ground, but shoots downward without Charge. Same with Fireball, but you cannot charge the projectile.

Passive Abilities

This character doesn't have any Passive Abilities.

Reindog Best Perks and Signature Perks

Signature Perks

Perk and Rating Description Explanation
★★★★★
Fire Fluff
Reindog's fireball creates a larger firewall upon hitting the ground For offensive plays, gives your opponents less room to move around them, forcing them to jump and be left open for air attacks.
★★★★☆
Crystal Pal
Reindog's Crystal follows him as it descends Can be used to apply shock to enemies more often due to the shortened distance the bolt has to traverse. The crystal risks being destroyed however, as it will be within reach of the enemy team.
★★☆☆☆
Well Rounded
You receive a 5% boost to damage dealt and defense. A universal signature perk that provides a small stat boost, useful for Garnet as she's built around melee.

Universal Perks

Team Perk

Perk and Rating Description Explanation
★★★★☆
That's Flammable, Doc!
Your team can melee an enemy after hitting them with a projectile to ignite them. This easily stacks with the ignite from your fireball, which doubles the amount of damage your opponent has to take in.

Strong Perk

Perk and Rating Description Explanation
★★★☆☆
Speed Force Assist
You receive 5% increased base movement speed. Perfect to mix up with aerial attacks as this lets you catch up to your opponents faster.

Standard Perk

Perk and Rating Description Explanation
★★★★★
Pugilist
Your melee attacks deal increased damage Increase Reindog's damage further by making use of this perk. This can help you build up damage against your enemies even if you are struggling to chain combos together.

Reindog Best Combos and Moves

Ground to Vertical Combo

Side + Attack ► Dodge Right ► Aerial Down + Attack ► Up + Attack ► Aerial Up+ Attack
This combo allows you to throw opponents into the air. It is best to use this combo in an area where you placed a Power Crystal to deal an additional electrical debuff on the opponent. The combo deals 44 damage against opponents.

Side Attack Combo

Side + Attack ► Side + Special ► Down + Attack
This is a basic horizontal combo that you can use to stall opponents or chain additional combos. The combo can deal a total of 35 damage if Tail Swipe is not charged .

Love Leash

One of Reindog's most useful moves as a Support Fighter, Love Leash allows you to pull back allies that are on the verge of being rung out, while damaging enemies caught in the middle of the tether.

Tail Swipe

Tail Swipe is an attack that can do solid damage at close range, and has the potential to ring out opponents. However, it needs to be charged, leaving you wide if you are not playing with a team.

How to Play Reindog

Attach Love Leash During Co-Op Battles

Love Leash

Love Leash allows for Reindog to pull allies to its current position, useful for getting allies out of sticky situations. Make sure to use it as often as you can during co-op Battles.

Stay in the Center of the Arena

Reindog Crystal

Staying as close to the center of the arena as possible not only increases the effectiveness of Reindog's Love Leash but also makes moves such as Power Crystal to effectively disrupt enemies while buffing allies.

Reindog Skins (Variants)

BattleBattle
(Epic)
Tags:
Non-Human, Heroic
1500 Gleamium
Golden ReindogGolden Reindog
(Epic)
Tags:
Non-Human, Heroic
1500 Gleamium
Mummy ReindogMummy Reindog
(Epic)
Tags:
Non-Human, Heroic
1500 Gleamium
Tea Time ReindogTea Time Reindog
(Epic)
Tags:
Non-Human, Heroic
1500 Gleamium
Chef ReindogChef Reindog
(Rare)
Tags:
Non-Human, Heroic
800 Gleamium
Guardian ReindogGuardian Reindog
(Rare)
Tags:
Non-Human, Heroic
800 Gleamium
Holiday ReindogHoliday Reindog
(Rare)
Tags:
Non-Human, Heroic
800 Gleamium
Tooniverse ReindogTooniverse Reindog
(Uncommon)
Tags:
Non-Human, Heroic
500 Gleamium
Tycoon ReindogTycoon Reindog
(Rare)
Tags:
Non-Human, Heroic
Level 42 Battlepass
Battle ReindogBattle Reindog
(Epic)
Tags:
Non-Human, Heroic
1500 Gleamium
Megalodog ReindogMegalodog Reindog
(Rare)
Tags:
Non-Human, Heroic
800 Gleamium
Afterlife ReindogAfterlife Reindog
(Uncommon)
Tags:
Heroic, Non-Human
500 Gleamium
Circuit Drone ReindogCircuit Drone Reindog
(Uncommon)
Tags:
Villainous, Non-Human
500 Gleamium
Matrix Code ReindogMatrix Code Reindog
(Uncommon)
Tags:
Non-Human, Heroic
500 Gleamium
Shark Hat ReindogShark Hat Reindog
(Uncommon)
Tags:
Non-Human, Heroic
500 Gleamium
Batman 85th ReindogBatman 85th Reindog
(Uncommon)
Tags:
Batman 85, Heroic, Non-Human
500 Gleamium
Hypergalactic ReindogHypergalactic Reindog
(Uncommon)
Tags:
Non-Human, Hypergalactic
500 Gleamium

List of Skins (Variants)

Reindog Character Profile

Actual Name Unpronounceable
First Appearance MultiVersus (2022)
Voice Actor None

The world of Zanifeer was one of the first to fall victim to the Nothing during the great dimensional cataclysm. As far as most people knew, there were no survivors… except one. Reindog is a Royal Guardian - A long-lived protector of the Zanifeer royal family assigned to keep them safe. Although he looks fluffy and sweet, the heart of a warrior beats in his chest and he will do whatever it takes to protect those he loves. With the amazing powers from his gem he hopes that he can even find a way to bring back his beloved family.

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