Jonathan is of the Ripple User (波紋使い, Hamon-tsukai) style, which allows him to charge the Ripple Gauge that determines the strength of his attacks as well as do more and unhealable damage to Vampire and Pillar Man characters.
Most of his moveset and character model remain the same from All-Star Battle. New additions to Jonathan's attacks include him using the spear he attacked Dio with shortly after his transformation as a Powerful Attack. Several of his new combos and sidesteps are now based on his boxing skills displayed during his childhood.
Style/Specials/etc
Ripple Breath
ON GROUND CHARGEABLE
Jonathan performs a pose and Ripple Breathes, filling up the Ripple Gauge. He cannot move and is vulnerable to attacks while doing so. Filling up the gauge will passively strengthen his Normal and Powerful Attacks, and enhance/alter the properties of all his skills. It will also shorten the cooldown time on said skills. Using skills will drain a portion of the Ripple Gauge until there's an insufficient amount to use.
My Final Ripple...
ON GROUND
When Jonathan's health hits zero for the first time, if his partner is still alive, he will be granted a decent portion of continuously draining health to continue on. All attacks and skills are unusable, leaving Jonathan with only a special final attack in which he attacks with crossed fingers, dealing considerable damage. Once his health reaches zero once more, or if he successfully lands his final attack, Jonathan will formally be Retired.
Skills
Zoom Punch!
+ ON GROUND
Jonathan slides forward and hyperextends his arm to punch at great range.
Ripple-enhanced: The skill will execute quicker and Jonathan may chain follow-up attacks from it.
Overdrive Barrage!
+ IN AIR OK ON GROUND
Jonathan slides forward and unleashes a short flurry of punches ending in an uppercut. The last hit will send opponents flying. Jonathan may perform this in mid-air. This skill's damage is proportional to how much of the Ripple Gauge is filled.
Ripple-enhanced: The skill will execute quicker, unleash more punches, and receive a damage boost.
Sendo Ripple Overdrive!
+ TRAP ON GROUND
Jonathan punches the ground and sends his Ripple energy spreading out over a wide radial area for a few seconds, damaging and crumpling opponents caught.
Ripple-enhanced: The skill will execute quicker, deal more damage, and have a larger area of effect.
Who'll be the Last One Standing!
+ TRAP ON GROUND
Jonathan punches the ground and sends his Ripple energy spreading out over a wide radial area for a few seconds, damaging and crumpling opponents caught.
Ripple-enhanced: The skill will execute quicker, deal more damage, and have a larger area of effect.
Ex - Sendo Ripple Overdrive!
+ EX SKILL TRAP ON GROUND
Jonathan will be invincible when first executing the skill. The Ripple wave will be unblockable, and Jonathan's recovery time from the skill is reduced as well, allowing him to immediately follow up. This is in addition to other benefits granted by the Ripple Gauge.
Ex - Who'll be the Last One Standing!
+ EX SKILL TRAP ON GROUND
The skill will execute even quicker than when Ripple-enhanced, has increased speed and distance of the dive, will make Jonathan invulnerable while he is diving, and receives a damage boost. This is in addition to the damage benefits granted by the Ripple Gauge.
Dual Heat Attacks
Sunlight Yellow Overdrive! (Solo)
+ ON GROUND
Jonathan forcefully kicks the opponent off their feet in the abdomen, before he proceeds to pummel them at different angles and knocking them into the air, all while reciting his signature lines. After charging up an immense amount of Ripple energy, Jonathan unleashes a rapid flurry of punches into the opponent as they fall towards him, ending with them spiraling away after a two-handed crossing punch. Compared to All-Star Battle, most of his speech is removed in favor of several grunts.
The two of them attack the opponent's head, sequentially with a Ripple-charged Zoom Punch from Jonathan and a Sendo Wave Kick from Zeppeli, before they charge up and run up to the opponent and unleash a double Sendo Ripple Overdrive-enhanced Zoom Punch into them, the two reciting the phrase commonly associated with Overdrives.
Costumes & Tints
CostumesTints
NormalSpecial ASpecial BSpecial CSpecial DSpecial ESpecial F
The information below derives from Eyes of Heaven which was not written and only supervised by Araki. As such, it may not be considered canon.
Giorno Giovanna: When the two are on the same team, Giorno will ask Jonathan everything he knows about DIO. If victorious, Giorno will mention that DIO is his father, surprising Jonathan.
Jotaro Kujo: At first, Jonathan was upset that Jotaro referred to him as his ancestor. Later, Jonathan felt in his heart that he was succeeding his own lineage, to the point of asking Jotaro to finish Heaven-Attained DIO in his place during the main story's final battle. Also, if Jotaro is Part 4 version, he mentioned to Jonathan's grandson and Jotaro's grandfather Joseph Joestar.
Joseph Joestar: Jonathan is impressed by Joseph's tactics and Ripple. He states that Old Joseph reminds him of his father.
Kars: Upon encountering him, Jonathan will recognize Kars as the one who created the Stone Masks and seeks to kill him and destroy the Stone Masks. Kars seeks to kill Jonathan simply because he is a Ripple user and later attempts to recruit him to his side, considering his death to be a waste.
Concludes non-canon section.
Story Mode Battles
Main StoryMissions
4-1
Blood and Claws, Part 1 (血と爪 その①Chi to Tsume Sono 1)
S: Speedwagon Color Set A: Speedwagon SFX Set C B: Speedwagon Quote Set C
EX Bonus
1. Defeat 40 enemies. (Speedwagon Dual Combo Pose D) 2. Attack three or more enemies at once. (Speedwagon Victory Pose D)
Entrance Dialogue
Jonathan: You! You're one of the allies that Speedwagon found, right? Jotaro: I'll introduce myself later.
Victory Dialogue
Jotaro: Things will never end at this rate... Bring out the boss already! Jonathan: What kind of ability is that? You seem to be overflowing with energy! I sense an overwhelming power from you!
S: Speedwagon Costume A A: Jonathan Color Set B: Player Card Phantom Blood Mount
EX Bonus
1. Get the First Attack. (Mariah SFX Set A) 2. Connect with a Dual Heat Attack. (Mariah Color Set)
Entrance Dialogue
Jonathan: Mr. Zeppeli! I'm going to go all-out! Jotaro: Catching her is going to be the hard part... Zeppeli: It's a master's duty to see that his disciples' errors are set straight! Bring it on! Mariah: The magnetic force will keep getting stronger and stronger... Until it splats you like a pancake, Jotaro!
Victory Dialogue
Jotaro: What's wrong? You two done already? Jonathan: Mr. Zeppeli, I trust you. That's why I've given this battle my all...
Defeat Dialogue
Zeppeli: There's nothing so pitiable as an unworthy disciple... At least I can put you to rest with my own hand! Mariah: You two looked pretty handsome out there.
7-1
Blood and Nails Redux, Part 1 (血と爪再び その①Chi to Tsume Futatabi Sono 1)
The enemy team moves 20% faster, and their Dual Heat Gauge starts at 20% power.
Completion Bonus
26500 JP
Rank Bonus
S: Johnny Costume A A: Dio Brando Costume A B: Dio Brando Quote Set A
EX Bonus
1. Win without letting your partner get retired. (Dio Brando SFX Set A) 2. Get the First Attack. (Dio Brando Color Set)
Entrance Dialogue
Jonathan: Let's put an end to this right here! Johnny: A tag team of monsters who've both surpassed humanity... We can't let them get near the corpse part! Diego: You, Johnny Joestar, are my greatest trial! Dio: Hmph! Here I come, JoJooo!
Victory Dialogue
Jonathan: I can sense limitless evil within those two! Johnny: Eat nail bullets, you damn monsters!
Defeat Dialogue
Dio: May you waste away in this frontier world, JoJooooo! Diego: I'm going to slice your head right off, Johnny Joestar!
7-3
Thus Spoke Valentine (ヴァレンタインの謎の言葉Varentain no Nazo no Kotoba, lit. Valentine's Mysterious Words)
The enemy team's skill cooldown is reduced by 25%.
Completion Bonus
Johnny Costume B
Rank Bonus
S: Jonathan Costume B A: Johnny Color Set B: Player Card Steel Ball Run Mount
EX Bonus
1. Activate a Dual Combo. (Gyro Dual Combo Pose C) 2. Activate a Dual Combo Finish. (Gyro Victory Pose C)
Entrance Dialogue
Johnny: Gyro! How can you fight alongside Valentine?! Jonathan: We have no choice but to fight, Johnny! Keep your heart strong! Valentine: Now, show me the extent of your capabilities...Johnny Joestar... Gyro: Here we go, terrorists!
Victory Dialogue
Jonathan: Something's not right here... That Valentine man... He isn't attacking to kill! Johnny: Gyro...don't you recognize me?
Defeat Dialogue
Valentine: This won't do... You won't be able to defeat him at this rate! Gyro: Eat my Steel Balls...and say goodbye to this world!
10-4
The Corpse Hunt Continues, Part 2 (遺体集め再開 その②Itai Atsume Saikai Sono 2)
The enemy team's attack power is increased by 25%.
Completion Bonus
30000 JP
Rank Bonus
S: Gyro Costume A A: Gyro Color Set B: Gyro Quote Set A
EX Bonus
1. Activate two Dual Combos. (Zeppeli Dual Combo Pose C) 2. Activate two Dual Combo Finishes. (Zeppeli Victory Pose C)
Entrance Dialogue
Zeppeli: Prepare yourself, scoundrels! Gyro: Now! I'm going to crush you! Beyond all recognition! Jonathan: Mr. Zeppeli! Johnny: This is my only way to escape!
Victory Dialogue
Jonathan: Why did this happen? What's the meaning of this?! Johnny: Gyro...don't you recognize me?
Defeat Dialogue
Zeppeli: Feast on my Riiipple! Gyro: This is what it means to be beaten beyond all recognition. Nyo ho ho!
11-4
Flame and Sand, Part 2 (炎と砂 その②Honō to Suna Sono 2)
The enemy team moves 25% faster, and their Dual Heat Gauge starts at 25% power.
Completion Bonus
34000 JP
Rank Bonus
S: Jonathan Costume D A: Giorno Color Set B: Player Card Quote Set 90
EX Bonus
1. Win within 40 seconds. (Diego SFX Set B) 2. Activate two Dual Combo Finishes. (Dio Brando SFX Set B)
Entrance Dialogue
Dio: You all came here to die like dogs! Diego: I'm going to cut your flesh into pieces, then line all your organs up on the ground! Jonathan: Dio, you don't belong in this world! It's time to finish you! Johnny: They're all coming for us all at once!
Victory Dialogue
Jonathan: Your fate is sealed! Johnny: This is what Lesson 5 was for...
Defeat Dialogue
Dio: The corpse belongs with I, Dio! Diego: I'm going to use the power of the corpse to rise to the top!
12-2
The Final Battle, Part 2 (最終決戦 その②Saishū Kessen Sono 2)
The enemy team moves 25% faster, and their Dual Heat Gauge starts at 25% power.
Completion Bonus
37500 JP
Rank Bonus
S: Jonathan Costume F A: Zeppeli Costume A B: Zeppeli Quote Set A
EX Bonus
1. Win within 35 seconds. (Caesar Color Set) 2. Activate two Dual Combo Finishes. (Zeppeli Color Set)
Entrance Dialogue
Caesar: I'll stake the pride of the Zeppeli family on this! Zeppeli: We're going to defeat you! Jonathan: Ready, Joseph?! Joseph: Yeah! Wait 'till you see our Ripple!!
Victory Dialogue
Joseph: All together now! Jonathan: Feel the beat of my Ripple!
Defeat Dialogue
Caesar: I just hit you with my ultimate Ripple! Zeppeli: Yes! Attaboy, Caesar!
M-9
Ripple Training, Part 1 (波紋一門の修行 その1Hamon Ichimon no Shugyō Sono 1, lit. Ripple Clan Training, Part 1)
ON GROUND CHARGEABLE 
+ 
ON GROUND 
IN AIR OK ON GROUND 
TRAP ON GROUND 
EX SKILL TRAP ON GROUND 
Special Costume D
Special Costume E
Special Costume F
Special Costume A Tint B
Normal Costume
Special Costume B
Special Costume C
Normal Costume
Normal Costume
Normal Costume
Normal Costume
