MultiVersus has a number of characters who can fit into a series of diverse archetypes. But what if you just want to duff people with some heavy hits? And what if you still want to be able to speed around the battlefield? Well, then there is a character for you and his name is Finn.

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But while Finn has a pretty simple gameplan, and has a number of moves that almost instantly make sense, he also has a number of unique quirks that make him operate completely differently from every other character in the game. So, if you want to know how his charge attacks work, or what his item shop is all about, then this guide will show you the way. And worry not, we'll make sure to cover all the basics as well. We got you, fam.

Updated: August 30, 2022: We've updated this guide to include a video that shows you how to play as Finn in MultiVersus.

Ability Overview

Finn is categorized as a "horizontal" focused character. If we are being honest, we think that fails to acknowledge how strong his vertical tools are. Finn has an incredibly powerful assortment of chargeable normals. Not only are these charge moves powerful and rangy, but Finn has a special trait that allows him to move while charging his grounded attacks.. He is an assassin class character, so he can't take too many hits. However, his range, and incredible speed, really help compensate for his low health.

Being able to move while charging isn't Finn's only exceptional attribute, though. He also comes equipped with a unique shop mechanic. During a match, he can enter into a shop with his grounded down-special. This allows him to purchase extra speed, give himself armor, or even purchase a powerful (if short-ranged) attack. You gain money by hitting your opponent and collecting the coins that drop on the ground.

Your partner can collect money for you as well. However, his backpack attacks, which are his most potent, cause his coins to spill out. These attacks also do more damage the more coins you have in your possession. So, if you want to hit extra hard with your backpack attacks, you are going to need to keep a decent stack of coins on hand.

Grounded Attacks

Name	Command	Image	Additional Properties	Description
Chop!	Attack		Chargeable	This is one of Finn's chargeable attacks. It has a nice, juicy hitbox and very respectable range. The fact that—like all of Finn's normal attacks—you can charge it while moving makes this move really potent for potshotting enemies who are committed to attacks. .
The Sword Stuff	Forward + Attack		Chargeable (first strike)	This is Finns' combo attack. It is rangy and leads directly into his Slasher! attack.
Slasher!	Up + Attack		Chargeable	It isn't uncommon for up-tilts to be pretty good in MulitVersus. Many characters are able to jump cancel their moves and follow up with air attacks. But Finn's Slasher! doesn't even require a jump cancel at most percentages, as it carries you into the air. Better yet, at most percentages, it effortlessly combos into his neutral air attack, which combos into a ton of stuff. Basically, this move is extremely potent.
Low Blow, Bro!	Down + Attack		Chargeable, Armor Breaking	This is a down spike that hits twice and breaks armor. Of course, as is the way with Finn, you can hold this move charged while moving freely.
High Five, Dude!	Special		Frozen, Ice Gauntlet	This is a great tool in Finn's kit. It isn't that amazing for knockouts, but it is a chargeable attack that allows you to move while having a stored charge that hits a little above Finn's head, which makes it a pretty good anti-air. Another property of this attack is that it destroys projectiles.
Get Skonked!	Forward + Special		Chargeable, Reflects Projectiles	Hey, if destroying projectiles with the High Five isn't enough for you, the shoulder charge actually reflects them. This is a pretty good tool for getting in on your enemies, and its ability to bat away projectiles only assists it in doing that.
Backpack Attack!	Up + Special		Chargeable, Vacuum	This is Finn's most notorious attack. It sees him spin around, hitting opponents on either side of him. While you may feel the impulse to spam this move initially, keep in mind that it leaves you a sitting duck for projectiles.
Sweet Deals!	Down + Special			This isn't an attack at all. Here Finn can buy one of three items. He can get the boots, which make him faster, the armor, appropriately, gives your moves armor, and BMO, which turns Sweet Deals into a stubby, but potent, attack. You can stack these items, but they will get gradually more expensive every time you buy one. Typically, you want to buy the boots first, as they really help Finn get around the arena.

Aerial Attacks

Name	Command	Image	Additional Properties	Description
Slam-Bam-In-A-Can!	Attack		Armor Breaking	This is a midair normal attack for Finn. It naturally combos into literally every air special he has. Needless to say, this is an extremely potent attack and should be regularly utilized. This air normal is a little on the stubby side, but you can combo into it off of Finn's Slasher! attack. Curiously, it will move Finn through his opponent on the first hit. This property will go on cooldown after it does so. You can still use the attack, it just won't travel through your opponent until the cooldown is up.
Flying Sword Moves!	Forward + Attack			This is a fast-moving sword attack. It hits relatively hard and moves Finn forward. Naturally, it also has pretty good range. This is a great approach tool and comboes into his Soaring Backpack Attack.
Sky Punch!	Up + Attack			Up And Away is extremely useful for being able to lead into the Go Long! special. Otherwise, it is just a relatively basic chargeable normal attack that hits above Superman. In order to follow up with Go Long! you will want to jump cancel this attack after it connects. Don't worry, the timing isn't tight.
Ground Chop!	Down + Attack			This is a fantastic move with an amazing hitbox. Ground Chop! will beat a number of anit-air options. It is a wonderful tool for approaching from above.
High Five, Dude!	Special		Chargeable, Reflects Projectiles	The aerial version of his neutral grounded special attack. It still has its projectile reflecting properties. One thing worth noting is that if you charge this move, and then land, it transitions into being the grounded version, which means that you can keep holding it and run at your opponent.
Mathematical Air Dash!	Forward + Special			This move is an attack that sees Finn dash at his opponent. He will strike his opponent if he passes through them, but does the most damage if you hit them at the end of the dash.
Soaring Backpack Attack!	Up + Special			This is similar to Finn's grounded Backpack Attack. Similar to that move, it is very powerful, especially if you have a lot of coins. This will be a key attack you will want to utilize. Keep in mind that the Slam-Bam-In-A-Can! will combo directly into this.
Throwin' Stones!	Down + Special			This move sees Finn throw a gem down. Once it is down his Mathematical Air Dash will teleport him right to it. This is great for recovering after being knocked off the platform, but it can also be a potent, and tricky, offensive tool. Using this does cost coins. If you don't have enough, you will throw a weak projectile instead of the gem.

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Battle Strategy

Finn is a fantastically powerful character who will absolutely rack up the KOs. An excellent approach is to try to stay mobile while holding a charged attack. Once you see an opening, usually when an enemy is committed to an attack, dash in and let your charged attack rip. Chop! is one of your rangier chargeable attacks, but at some point, you will probably want to start going for a Slasher! attack so that you can get them into the air. Though, if you are fighting an opponent with a ton of armor, you may want to go for a Low Blow, Bro!

A great way to KO an opponent is to hit them with the Slasher!, then, once in the air, combo into the Slam-Bam-In-A-Can!, and finally finish them off with a Soaring Backpack Attack! This is an extremely potent sequence that can take out lighter opponents at a pretty low percentage, especially if you have a lot of coins on hand.

Beyond that, use your Throwin' Stones! to get behind your opponent in a really sneaky manner. This is a hectic game, so your opponent will probably be too focused on fighting opponents to notice your gem hanging around. Which means they will probably be taken by surprise when you teleport to it.

As for your coinage, you are probably going to want to balance buying speed upgrades (the boots), while also holding onto a decent amount to help your backpack attacks hit harder.

Team Play Strategy

While Finn is going to be doing his own thing a lot of the time, your ability to stay mobile while simultaneously charging moves will make it possible to interrupt your opponent's combos with a massively damaging attack. This will provide your partner with a decent amount of support, as you will be simultaneously landing huge hits while rescuing your ally. Though, it could be said that you are just using your ally as bait...

Another thing to factor in is Finn's Get Skonked! attack. It reflects projectiles, which means that if you are fighting a team of mages, you can help shut down their projectile game. Thus, you can help protect your ally from fireballs in these types of matchups.

Finn's Progression Unlocks

Mastery Level	Image	Reward	Description
One		Default	Default.
Two		Perk: Wildcat Brawler	Your team deals five percent increased damage with melee attacks on the ground.
Three		Currency: Toasts x Five
Four		Perk: Speed Force Assist	Your team receives four percent increased base movement speed.
Five		Currency: Gold x 100
Six		Perk: Equip Ally Perks	Unlock the ability to use an ally's perks in team games.
Seven		Perk: ...In A Single Bound	Your team receives ten percent increased jump speed.
Eight		Signature Perk: Going Out Of Business	All the items in Finn's shop are discounted by 200 gold for 10 seconds after Finn's ally is rung out. The discount is permanent after Finn reaches 100 damage.
Nine		Perk: Perk Training	Unlocks the ability to train ANY perk in the game.
Ten		Signature Perk: On The House!	Generate a free gem after connecting a fully charged ground attack.
Eleven		Perk: Hit Me If You're Able	Your team receives five percent increased dodge speed.
Twelve		Perk: Stronger Than Ever	Your team receives armor for five seconds after respawning.
Thirteen		Perk: Painted Target	Your team deals five percent increased damage when hitting enemies that are in hitstun.
Fourteen		Profile Icon: Hiya Finn
Fifteen		Badge: Finn Wins

Finn's Signature Perk Overview

We're going to level with you, here. Neither of these perks are really earth-shattering. They will both help you balance out your coin usage, and are worth equipping, but they really don't fundamentally change Finn's gameplan. While Going Out Of Business gives you a nice discount at the shop when you are injured (or your ally has been rung out), we probably prefer the coin generating On The House! as you will likely be landing a large number of fully charged attacks.

Honestly, you could probably go with either of these and be fine. These Signature Perks certainly don't offer the same level of build specialization that most characters get with their Signature Perks. Though, maybe Finn has enough going on already as it is.

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