Jean Pierre Polnareff (ジャン・ピエール・ポルナレフ, Jan Piēru Porunarefu) was confirmed to return for All-Star Battle R during the game's initial announcement trailer.[1]
His moveset is fundamentally the same as his from All-Star Battle, with a few tweaks being made to both balance the character and fit him into the overall gameplay tweaks that All-Star Battle R brought.
Replacing Hiroaki Hirata, Fuminori Komatsu reprises his role as Polnareff's voice actor from the Stardust Crusaders anime adaptation. As with the majority of the game's roster, voicelines for Polnareff were either added or re-recorded.
Polnareff has 930 HP and uses the Stand (スタンド, Sutando) Battle Style, fighting foes with Silver Chariot. During a fight, he can use several different attacks that were featured in Stardust Crusaders.
A two-stock assist. Polnareff lands in and summons Silver Chariot to shoot it's blade into the ground so that it deflects onto the opponent.
Reversal Assist (リバーサルアシスト, Ribāsaru Ashisuto)
ON GROUND
A two-stock assist. Polnareff jumps into the enemy, punching them with Silver Chariot, knocking them back. He then de-summons his Stand and poses before jumping back off-screen.
Polnareff has two special costumes in the game, Special Outfit A and Special Outfit B. His default costume includes one color tint by default, and two more can be purchased through the Gallery Shop. It should be noted that the fourth color for the costume is the original color from All-Star Battle.
Outside of the All-Star Battle Mode, Polnareff has unique interaction dialogue for both his match entrances and victories when facing certain characters.
The player cannot guard. The player's Heart Heat Gauge continuously refills. The opponent's attack power is increased.
Secret Missions
1. Call an Assist: 1000 G 2. Land the "Start packing for hell" skill: Silver Chariot Publicity Artwork 3. Land the "You miserable cur!" skill: Silver Chariot 3D Model 4. Land the "Kiss my sword!" skill: Polnareff Special Outfit A
Entrance Dialogue
Polnareff: Vanilla Ice! Stop and listen! Vanilla Ice: Polnareff! Let's settle this once and for all!
Victory Dialogue
Polnareff: You ain't quick and nimble, Vanilla Ice!
Defeat Dialogue
Vanilla Ice: Mark my words! I'm going to kill Joestar and the rest!
1. Turn your Stand on: 1000 G 2. Attack the opponent's Stand: Polnareff Reference Sketch
Entrance Dialogue
Polnareff: I got a prediction, Avdol. You're gonna be done in by your own Stand's power! Avdol: Such amazing swordsmanship... But you think you can beat me? That's your ego talking!
Victory Dialogue
Avdol: You've gotta put in more effort than that to out-prophet me! You're way out of your league!
Defeat Dialogue
Polnareff: Ha ha! Just as predicted. You're burned to death by your own fire.
Hol Horse can't use J. Geil moves. The player's defense is decreased.
Secret Missions
1. Call 3 Assists in a single round: 1000 G 2. Land the "You shall be shish kabob!" skill: Emperor Publicity Artwork 3. Block shots with the "Reap as you sow!" skill: Hol Horse's Theme
Entrance Dialogue
Polnareff: Your buddy J. Geil's corpse is 200 or 300 meters ahead. Wanna go see it? Hol Horse: I... I can't beat this guy! I can't do a thing all by myself!
Victory Dialogue
Polnareff: I hereby sentence you... to death!
Defeat Dialogue
Hol Horse: Don't be No. 1, be No. 2! That's Hol Horse's credo. Any questions?!
The player's Heart Heat Gauge does not fill while their Stand is active.
Secret Missions
1. Use the "Here's where ya stick it!" skill: 1000 G 2. Land a counterattack: Ermes Publicity Artwork 3. Land a Great Heat Attack: Kiss 3D Model 4. Win with a Heart Heat Attack: Ermes Special Outfit A
Entrance Dialogue
Polnareff: What's a girl like you doing in a prison like this? There must be a reason. I can see the determination in your eyes. Ermes: Butt out. That's none of your business.
Victory Dialogue
Ermes: So it wasn't just me... You smell just like me.
Defeat Dialogue
Polnareff: I'm not going to lecture you. If it'll do you good, then go get it done.
Part 5
“
See, I've... been waiting for you!
”
—- Jean Pierre Polnareff (Part 5)
Part 5 Polnareff can be found in the game's arcade mode as a narrator. He acts as if he's facing different part 5 characters, including Doppio, with quotes like "I don't have any data on you, but I believe in you!" (referring to when he first saw Doppio together with Bruno). He also seems to have quite a depressed attitude, and seems to blame himself for things that happened during his fight against King Crimson.
Unlock Condition: Win in the Jean Pierre Polnareff vs Vanilla IceASB Mode Boss Battle
Jean Pierre Polnareff's Stand, with a sword and armor like a cavalier from the Middle Ages. Its power is unremarkable, but the rapier is awesomely keen, and it can shed its armor to increase its speed. As a hidden technique, it can also hurl its blade very accurately as a last resort.