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Li Mei Guide

by Lewis Payne

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        Mortal Kombat: Deception Li Mei Guide for PS2/Xbox 
                        by Lewis Payne

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LEGAL STUFF/CONTACT
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This FAQ is copyright Lewis Payne.  You cannot steal or borrow this 
FAQ without asking me first. If you wish to post it somewhere else 
you can contact me at [email protected] and must give me full 
credit. Please enjoy this FAQ.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I.    History
II.   Purpose
III.  Abbreviations
IV.   Unlocking Li Mei
V.    Backstory
VI.   Story
VII.  Early Li Mei
VIII. Outfits
IX.   Moveslist
X.    Good combos
XI.   Li Mei in Konquest
XII.  Unlockables

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HISTORY
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10/24/04- Posted this guide

11/06/04- added more good combos

11/14/04- Corrected stuff and added Li Mei in Konquest section

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PURPOSE
==========

I have written this FAQ to outline the fighter Li Mei. She is one of 
my favourite characters in the entire series and is very powerful 
when you know how to use her correctly. Li Mei had an interesting 
look in MK:DA and a new direction in MK:D with the armour and all. 
Once you start playing as her, you'll notice her quickness, her array 
of special moves and especially her big, fat, juicy...COMBOS. This 
gives every possible piece of information about Li Mei you could ever 
want. Enjoy.

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ABBREVIATIONS
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Back            B
Forward         F
Up              U
Down            D
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Move        Abbreviation   PS2            X-Box
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Attack 1        1          Square         X
Attack 2        2          Triangle       Y
Attack 3        3          X              A
Attack 4        4          Circle         B

Change Style    CS         L1             L  
Block           BL         R2             R       

 
+    indicates to press both buttons at the same time

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UNLOCKING LI MEI
===================

If you want to get your hands on Li Mei's chest (pun intended) here 
is what you have to do:

-Go into konquest mode
-Play through the story until you get to Outworld for a second time
-Go to the living forest and talk to Kano
-He orders you to work in Li Mei's village where the palace is being  
 built
-Go into the hut at F-8 where you will find Li Mei
-She disappears leaving behind her impressive chest
	
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BACKSTORY
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Status: Student
Alignment: Good
Weight: 120 lbs
Height: 5'8
Styles: Baji Quan and Lui He Ba Fa
Weapon: Sais


The Deadly Alliance commanded Kano and his troops to force a
small population of people to construct a palace fortress. One
of those enslaved was Li Mei, who rebelled against the invaders
and attacked Kano himself. Recognizing the warrior spirit she
possessed, the sorcerer Quan Chi offered to free her people if
she could win the Deadly Alliance Tournament. If she did not
win, however, she would be forced to serve the Alliance and her
people would remain slaves forever. Li Mei had no choice but to
accept the offer.

Li Mei had been promised that her people would be freed from
enslavement if she could win the tournament held by the Deadly
Alliance. Now that she had emerged victorious, the true purpose
behind the tournament was finally revealed to her. Her soul would
be the last one Shang Tsung needed to completely revive the
Dragon King's lost army. Her people would never be freed and Li
Mei herself would remain trapped inside the mummified remains of
a dead soldier... cursed to serve the Deadly Alliance... forever.

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STORY
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BIO
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Place of Origin: Outworld
Alignment:       Good
Allies:          Bo' Rai Cho
Foes:            Shang Tsung, Quan Chi, Kano

Emerging as the victor of Shang Tsung and Quan Chi's fake tournament, 
Li Mei fell victim to their evil plans and her soul was transplanted 
into the mummified remains of an ancient soldier. Although rescued 
from this fate by master Bo' Rai Cho, Li Mei has been tainted by the 
warrior corpse her soul temporarily inhabited.

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FIRST PERSON BIO
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I had entered the tournament held by the Deadly Alliance in hopes of 
winning the freedom of my enslaved town -- I was a naive fool. Shang 
Tsung and Quan Chi had no intention of rewarding a victor. Instead 
they prepared to transplant my soul into the last remaining corpse of 
Onaga's ancient army. Had it not been for the surprise intervention 
of Master Bo' Rai Cho, I would have become a servant of evil.  
Master Bo' Rai Cho brought me back to health, and for this I am 
forever in his debt. The brief moment my soul occupied the warrior 
corpse changed me in ways I may never fully understand. Master Bo' 
Rai Cho has trained me well during the time I have spent with him, 
and I feel a sense of duty to Outworld like never before. But I 
cannot deny that I feel strangely drawn to a new power taking hold in 
this realm...

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ENDING
---------

An alliance had been formed of warriors from vastly different 
origins, but with a similar goal: to defeat Onaga. Li Mei marched 
uneasily into battle against the Dragon King. The closer she got to 
him, the more she came to understand which side was truly deserving 
of victory. Li Mei turned on her former allies and gave her emperor 
the time he needed to finish merging the Kamidogu. The Dragon King 
was now all-powerful. He had the means to control the universe, to 
make and unmake as he saw fit. Li Mei watched in delight as the Elder 
Gods fled before his might. Onaga then transformed her into his 
queen, to be forever at his side. He had given her power beyond 
anything she had ever imagined. Together, they will rule the One 
Realm and slay the last of the Elder Gods.

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EARLY LI MEI
=============== 

Li Mei started out very different in earlier deception. At the E3 
playable demo, she had her alternate costume as her primary and also 
gave her the Melon as a weapon (which later became Havik's). One 
thing which I'm very annoyed at is that the dropped her old Baji Quan 
fighting style, which was awesome, and gave her the much less 
desirable Mi Zong fighting style which used to be one of Bo' Rai 
Cho's fighting styles from MK:DA. Also, for an unknown reason, she is 
seen in an earlyish screenshot holding Kitana's steel fans. 

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OUTFITS
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1-	Purple cap with two long sashes, purple bat-like bra and 
panties with a sash coming out of the back, purple shoulder 
pads and wrist guards, long purple boots.

2-	Large spiky helmet stretching to the back of her head, purple  
      corset/breastplate which ends at her thighs, purple shoulder    
      pads and wrist guards, purple spandex covering her thighs,   
      purple shin guards.

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MOVESLIST
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LUI HE BA FA
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Sideward Palm                                 1 
Hammer Palm                                   B+1 
Needle Fingers                                D+1 
Heel Palm Strike                              U+1 
Open Fist Strike                              2 
Uppercut                                      D+2 
Back Kick                                     3 
Sweeping Kick                                 B+3 
Back Sweep                                    D+3 
Swinging Elbow                                4 
Lifting Knee                                  B+4 
Walking Heels                                 D+4 
Lost Rose                                     2,4 
Pink Dragon                                   3,3 
Extreme Fists                                 1,1,1 
Unleashed                                     2,B+1 
Explosive Strength                            1,1,B+4 
Rejuvenation                                  1,1,2,4 
Coiled Dragon                                 1,1,3,3 
Golden Path                                   1,1,2,B+1 
Twister Spin                                  2,4 CS 
Typhoon Hands                                 1,1,2,4 CS

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MI ZONG
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Hook Fist                                     1 
Slap Down                                     F+1 
Low Strike                                    D+1 
Off Balance Punch                             B+1 
Straight                                      2 
Pelvis Strike                                 B+2 
Uppercut                                      D+2
High Kick                                     3  
Sweeping Trip                                 B+3 
Crab Kick                                     D+3 
Side Kick                                     4 
Step Kick                                     D+4 
Lift Kick                                     B+4 
Smashing Kick                                 U+4 
Good Old 1-2                                  1,1 
Triplets                                      1,1,1 
Zong Rage                                     1,1,4 
Angry Ape                                     1,1,F+1 
Lost Track                                    2,2,U+4 
Iron Broom                                    2,2,B+4 
Crossing Paths                                1,2,2 CS

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KUN LUN DAO
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Lethal Slash                                  1 
Leaf Cutter                                   U+1 
Leg Slicer                                    D+1 
Swift Wind                                    2 
Stomach Poke                                  F+2 
Deadly Blade                                  D+2 
McLee Slice                                   3 
1000 Swings Of Death                          B+3 
Low Slice                                     D+3 
Front Kick                                    4 
Leg Trip                                      B+4 
Toe Poker                                     D+4 
Basic Slashes                                 1,1 
Wind Kontrol                                  1,1,2 
Kun Lun's Best                                1,1,3 
Unmatched                                     1,1,4 
Blood Thirsty Blade                           2,B+3

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SPECIAL MOVES
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Nova Blast- D,B+1

She stands back and lets out a flying ball of energy towards the 
opponent. This is basically her sparkler move from MK:DA.

Carnival Spin- F,D+3

She spins on one leg in a circular motion, kicking the opponent with 
the other. This is basically her klock kick move from MK:DA.

Flying Furry- F,F+2

She almost flies forward at the opponent, repeatedly punching the 
opponent the face. This is basically her flying fists move from 
MK:DA. 

Flipping Heel Kick- D,B+4

She flips forwards in a circular motion, bringing her feet over her 
head and kicking the opponent and then landing on her feet. This is 
basically her kartwheel move from MK:DA. 

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FATALITIES & HARA-KIRI
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Brutality- F,F,F,F,1 (sweep)

Li Mei makes quick punches up and down the opponents
body then walks away. The opponent begins to shake 
violently and then explodes.
 
At The Bat- U,B,F,F,4 (sweep)

Li Mei uppercuts the opponents head off then takes 
a few steps back. She then kicks the falling head 
forwards into the opponents lifeless body and they 
explode.

Flying Sword - U,D,U,D,3

She takes out her Kun Lun Dao and throws it into the
air. She then pokes her head out and the falling 
sword decapitates her. She falls to the ground in 
a slouched position.

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GET UP MOVE
--------------

Not so much a move but its cool anyway. If you are defeated in a 
match Li Mei lifts her two legs up, forces herself up on one toe, and 
rubs off some "dust" off of her.

(credit goes to Libra on this section)

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GOOD COMBOS
==============

Here a few good combos to use when in a tight situation. They are 
very effective and do a lot of damage. The first 5 are all in the Lui 
He Ba Fa fighting style the last is in the Mi Zong fighting style (I 
named them myself):

Dynamite- 22% damage- 10 hits

1, 1, 2, 4 CS F, F+2

Blood Fists- 23% damage- 12 hits

1, 1, 2, B+1, F, D+3, D, B+4, F, F+2

Firefly's Kiss- 24% damage- 13 hits

1, 1, 2, 4, CS F, D+3, D, B+4, F, F+2

Dragon Breath- 65% damage- 17 hits

1, 1, 2, D, B+4, F+1, 1, 2, D, B+4, 2, F, F+2

Purple Carnival- 74% damage- 19 hits

1, 1, 2, D, B+4, F+1, 1, 2, D, B+4, 2, D, B+4, 4, 4, F, F+2

Gorilla in the Mist- 24% damage- 11 hits

1, 1, F+1, F, D+3, D, B+4, F, F+2

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LI MEI IN KONQUEST
=====================

(Interesting side note: This is the only training in which Shujinko
                        trains somebody else)

After entering the village once Kano arrests you, go to the glowing 
green aura at location G-8 to find Li Mei. Talk to her and she will 
explain to you that her village called Sun Do was the first village 
to be enslaved by the Deadly Alliance, and the only way to free it
is to enter a tournament they are holding and win. Shujinko tells her 
that he is worried about her going alone, and offers to teach her 
some fighting styles he has picked up over the years.  She accepts 
your offer and this is what Li Mei must do to pass your training:

Shujinko: "Li Mei, I will begin your training with Lui He Ba
           Fa high attacks, which I learned while training with  
           Master Bo'Rai Cho in Earthrealm."

Sideward Palm                                 1
Open Fist Strike                              2
Back Kick                                     3
Swinging Elbow                                4

Shujinko: "The next lessons will teach you Lui He Ba Fa low attacks."

Needle Fingers                                D+1
Back Sweep                                    D+3
Walking Heels                                 D+4
Sweeping Kick                                 B+3

Shujinko: "These are the power and pop-up attacks of Lui He Ba
           Fa.  With them, you will be able to juggle your opponent  
           in the air, keeping him off balance."

Hammer Palm                                   B+1
Heel Palm Strike                              U+1
Uppercut                                      D+2
Lifting Knee                                  B+4

Shujinko: "Next, Li Mei, you will learn Lui He Ba Fa basic combos.  
           These will require much practice."

Pink Dragon                                   3,3
Lost Rose                                     2,4
Extreme Fists                                 1,1,1

Shujinko: "Now that you have learned the basic combos, we will move  
           on to Lui He Ba Fa advanced combos."

Explosive Strength                            1,1,B+4
Golden Path                                   1,1,2,B+1

Shujinko: "Your next lesson will encompass Mi Zong high attacks."

Hook Fist                                     1
Straight                                      2
High Kick                                     3
Side Kick                                     4

Shujinko: "Now you will learn Mi Zong basic low attacks."

Low Strike                                    D+1
Crab Kick                                     D+3
Step Kick                                     D+4
Sweeping Trip                                 B+3

Shujinko: "Mi Zong also utilizes power and pop-up attacks."

Slap Down                                     F+1
Off Balance Punch                             B+1
Pelvis Strike                                 B+2
Lift Kick                                     B+4
Smashing Kick                                 U+4
Uppercut                                      D+2

Shujinko: "Now, on to Mi Zong basic combos."

Good Old 1-2                                  1,1
Triplets                                      1,1,1
Zong Rage                                     1,1,4

Shujinko: "Next, Mi Zong advance combos."

Angry Ape                                     1,1,F+1
Iron Broom                                    2,2,B+4
Lost Track                                    2,2,U+4

Shujinko: "The last of your high attack training will cover the  
           fighting style of Kun Lun Dao."

Lethal Slash                                  1
Swift Wind                                    2
Melee Slice                                   3
Front Kick                                    4

Shujinko: "The Kun Lun Dao basic low attacks will help you to
           liberate your town from the Deadly Alliance."

Leg Slicer                                    D+1
Low Slice                                     D+3
Toe Poker                                     D+4
Leg Trip                                      B+4

Shujinko: "Finally, Kun Lun Dao has its own power and pop-up attacks.   
           It is a most effective technique."

Leaf Cutter                                   U+1
Deadly Blade                                  D+2

Shujinko: "There are basic combos within the Kun Lun Dao fighting  
           style as well."

Basic Slashes                                 1,1
Wind Kontrol                                  1,1,2
Kun Lun's Best                                1,1,3

Shujinko: "Finally, Kun Lun Dao advanced combos will give you
           an edge in battle."

                                              U+1,1,1,3
                                              U+1,1,1,4

Shujinko: "This attack combo changes from one fighting style to  
           another."

Twister Spin                                  2,4 CS

Shujinko: "Good!  Now try this style-branching combo."

Typhoon Hands                                 1,1,2,4 CS

Shujinko: "Finally, show me that you can handle this last style- 
           branching combo."

Crossing Paths                                1,2,2 CS

Shujinko: "Special moves can turn a seemingly inevitable defeat into   
           a surprise victory.  Let us see how well you learn this  
           one."

Nova Blast                                    D,B+1
Nova Blast                                    D,B+1

Shujinko: "Well done.  Now try this one.  It was taught to me
           by Master Bo'Rai Cho many years ago."

Carnival Spin                                 F,D+3
Carnival Spin                                 F,D+3

Shujinko: "Impressive!  Let us go on to another special move."

Flying Flurry                                 F,F+2
Flying Flurry                                 F,F+2

Shujinko: "You are learning quickly!  But you still have one left to 
           master."

Flipping Heel Kick                            D,B+4
Flipping Heel Kick                            D,B+4

Shujinko: "You have learned many special attacks, but can you
           execute them in an actual fight?"

Flipping Heel Kick                            D,B+4
Flying Flurry                                 F,F+2
Carnival Spin                                 F,D+3
Nova Blast                                    D,B+1
Flipping Heel Kick                            D,B+4
Flying Flurry                                 F,F+2
Carnival Spin                                 F,D+3
Nova Blast                                    D,B+1

Shujinko: "I have taught you much, Li Mei, but I must test
           your abilities in kombat!"

Li Mei has fast combos and special moves. Sidestep and use combos a 
lot. Her special moves are useful so use them a lot too.

Mission Complete!

When you defeat Li Mei, Shujinko congratulate her for the training.  
He tells her that he knows someone who may be able to help to save 
Sun Do called Hotaru.  Li Mei accepts the information and Shujinko is 
then sent off to Orderrealm to ask Hotaru for help.

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UNLOCKABLES
===============

This is a list of unlockables for Li Mei or related to Li Mei. They 
are found in the krypt.



Li Mei Concepts         - Koffin CI - 210 Sapphire Koins

Li Mei Story Board      - Koffin DN - 177 Gold Koins

Li Mei Bio              - Koffin NF - 281 Ruby Koins

Unlock Li Mei           - Koffin PD - F-8/Outworld (In A Hut)

Alternate Bio           - Koffin QH - 296 Onyx Koins 

Alternate costume       - Koffin TE - A-5/Orderrealm (7am) 


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LEGAL STUFF/CONTACT AGAIN
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This FAQ is copyright Lewis Payne.  You cannot steal or borrow this 
FAQ without asking me first. If you wish to post it somewhere else 
you can contact me at [email protected] and must give me full 
credit. Please enjoy this FAQ.



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