------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------[THE KING OF FIGHTERS 98'Ultimate Match]-------------------- ------------------------------[FAQ/Movelist]----------------------------------- ----------------------------[by Ice Queen Zero]-------------------------------- ------------------------------[Playstation 2]---------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- o---------------------o INTRODUCTION o---------------------o KOF 98' has been remade and now it includes all characters that starred in the first four KOFs and then some extra EX Characters. o---------------------o DISCLAIMER o---------------------o King of Fighters 98' Ultimate Match and its characters are trademarks of SNK n' all copyrights belong to them. This FAQ/Walkthrough is the sole copyright of Andrea "Azul Fria" Castillo aka Ice Queen Zero and cannot be put on other sites or posted without my given permission nor can it be reproduced w/o proper consent. o--------------------o CREDITS o--------------------o SNK whom created the game KOF98UM Wiki(http://www33.atwiki.jp/kof98um) - movelist and challenges info JDIC - turning the kana to hiragana so I can provide the correct movenames in Romaji My sister Renea "Roja Calor" Castillo - helping me test some of these moves out on PS2 and for being my test dummy when a 2nd player is needed. The original Elemental Queens - me n' Renea learned a lot from them in lessons with life and gaming tips before bowing out in 2006 and passing on their stuff to us. At CX, MMN, etc. that's really us and not them anymore as of 2006. auyong88 - breaking down the challenges. You for reading this FAQ GameFAQs and SBAllen for hosting the FAQ o--------------------o TEAMS o--------------------o Esaka Team: Kyo Kusanagi, Benimaru Nikaido, Goro Daimon Fatal Fury Team: Terry Bogard, Andy Bogard, Joe Higashi Art of Fighting Team: Ryo Sakazaki, Robert Garcia, Yuri Sakazaki Ikari Team: Leona Heidern, Ralf Jones, Clark Steel Psycho Solider Team: Athena Asamiya, Sie Kensou, Chin Gentsai Women's Team: Chizuru Kagura, Mai Shiranui, King Kim Team: Kim Kaphawn, Chang Koehan, Choi Bounge Orochi Team: Yashiro Nanakase, Shermie, Chris 97' Special Team: Ryuji Yamazaki, Blue Mary Ryan, Billy Kane Yagami Team: Iori Yagami, Mature, Vice Oyaji Team: Heidern, Saisyu Kusanagi, Takuma Sakazaki USA Sports: Heavy D!, Lucky Glauber, Brian Battler 96' Boss Team: Geese Howard, Wolfgang Krauser, Mr. Big Edit Only: Shingo Yabuki, Kasumi Todoh, Eiji Kisargi, Rugal Bernstein Mini Boss: Orochi Iori Yagami, Orochi Leona Heidern Last Boss: Omega Rugal, Leopold Geonitz, Orochi EX Characters: Orochi Yashiro, Orochi Shermie, Orochi Chris, 95' Kyo, EX Terry, EX Andy, EX Joe, EX Ryo, EX Robert, EX Yuri, EX Mai, EX Billy, EX Blue Mary, EX Ryuji Yamazaki, EX King, EX Geese Howard o--------------------o SYSTEM & CONTROLS o--------------------o u = up, d = down, f = towards opponent, b = away from opponent, db/df/uf/ub = combinations of the other four. LP button is for light punch (default Square Button) LK button is for light kick (default X Button) HP button is for hard punch (default Triangle Button) HK button is for hard kick (default Circle Button) Press Select button to taunt the opponent if selected. Circle button also confirms selection and Square button automatically cancels a selection in "choosing" situations. ub/u/uf jumps away, straight up, or towards opponent. b/f moves away or towards opponent. b blocks high and middle attacks but not low attacks. Using it in the air will block most aerial attacks. db blocks low and middle attacks but not high or overhead attacks. LP+LK when knocked down does a recovery roll. When blocking it guard cancel rolls but rolls forward when holding forward and both require stocks. HP+HK is a knockdown attack that can also be done in the air. When blocking, it will knock back the opponent but use up a stock. If dizzy or in a grab move, press LP+LK+HP (L1 button) and your teammate will come to your aid if he/she is unbeaten or close by. --- There are 3 modes: Advanced, Extra and the newest mode: Ultimate. The facial expression system has been removed. Advanced System --------------- Just like in KOF98' there is a guage at the bottom that fills up everytime you do a special move or land a hit or get hit. Everytime you fill it a stock will emerge. You can hold up to three stocks for the first fighter, four stocks for the second fighter and five stocks for the last fighter. Stocks are need to do the following: Guard Cancel Roll/Attack, Desperation Moves, Power Up to MAX. In Max Mode, using a Desperation Move becomes a Super Deperation Move. Press L1 (LP+LK+SP) to enter Max Mode. f,f and b,b run towards and backs away from the opponent. Extra System ------------ f,f and b,b hops back and forward LP+LK is a dodge move. Attacking during the dodge will perform the Dodge Attack move. more on this next update. Ultimate System --------------- Can mix up the properties of Advanced and Extra Modes. more on this next update. o--------------------o EXTRA NOTES o--------------------o Each character has eight colors. In addition to the LP, LK, HP, and HK colors are LP+LK, LK+HP, HP+HK and LP+HK. Oddly enough most fighters' LP+LK color has something special related to them. Ex: Ralf's LP+LK is Clark's LP color and vice versa. The only exception found so far is Kasumi possibly. There will be a color chart in a future update. Count on it. Some of the characters were given new moves and some of them are extensions of their regular moves. Clark's Napalm Strike looks like his Napalm Stretch and Vice's Dying Fetus looks like her Mithan's Robe on startup but it takes on the properties of her Withering Surface DM. o--------------------o MOVELISTS o--------------------o ********************************PROTAGANIST TEAM******************************* Kyo Kusanagi Fighting Style : Ancient Kusanagi-style martial arts Birthdate : 12th December Nationality : Japan Blood Group : B (RH-) Height : 181 cm Weight : 75 kg Likes : Writing Poetry Fav. Food : Barbecued fish Strong Sports : Ice hockey Impt Things : His motorcycle and girlfriend Yuki Hated Things : Hard work o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Hachi Tetsu: close, b or f + HP Issetsu Seoi Nage: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Ge Shiki: Goufu You: f + LK Ge Shiki: Naraku Otoshi: in air, d + HP 88 Shiki: df + HK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o 114 Shiki Aragami: d, df, f + LP 128 Shiki Kono Kizu: 114 Shiki Aragami, d, df, f + P 127 Shiki Yano Sabi: 114 Shiki Aragami, f, df, d, db, b + P 128 Kono Kizu, P 125 Shiki Nana Se: 128 Kono Kizu, K 127 Shiki Yano Sabi, K Ge Shiki Migiri Ugachi: 127 Shiki Yano Sabi, P 115 Shiki Doku Kami: d, df, f + HP 401 Shiki Tumi Yomi: 115 Shiki Domu Kami, f, df, d, db, b + P 402 Shiki Batu Yomi: 401 Shiki Tumi Yomi, f + P 100 Shiki Oniyaki: f, d, df + P 202 Shiki Kototsuki You: f, df, d, db, b + K R.E.D. Kick: b, d, db + K 75 Shiki Kai: d, df, f + LK, B or HK, D 910 Shiki Nue Tumi: d, db, b + P Ge Shiki Ryuu Iri: d, db, b + P (high counter) Ge Shiki Tora Fuse: d, db, b + P (low counter) o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Ura 108 Shiki: Orochinagi: d, db, b, db, d, df, f + P Mu Shiki: (d, df, f)x2 + P (C taunts after the move) o----------------------o NOTES o----------------------o Front Stepping Naraku Otoshi infinite no longer possible. But you can still do the Naraku Otoshi during the Backstep. Ducking HP is weaker. Close HP has lower priority. Far LP and Far HK are faster. After hitting an airborne opponent with Doku Kami, combo is possible. Kono Kizu has decreased range Weak R.E.D. Kick no longer hits crouchers. Strong Oniyaki launches opponent and hits up to 2 times. Special intro vs Orochi. Mu Shiki does less damage. --- Benimaru Nikaido Fighting Style : Japanese version of Muey Thai (Thai kickboxing) Birthdate : 6th June Nationality : Japan (with American heritage) Blood Group : O+ Height : 180 cm Weight : 68 kg Likes : Being the center of attraction Fav. Food : Sashimi Strong Sports : Clay disc shooting Impt Things : Himself Disliked Things : Otaku, regrets o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Catch and Shoot: close, b or f + HP Front Suplex: close, b or f+ HK Spinning Knee Drop: in air and close, b or f or d + HP o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Jacknife Kick: f + LK Flying Drill: in air, d + HK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Raijinen: d, df, f + P Kuuchuu Raijinken: in air, d, df, f + P Shinkuu Katete Koma: d, db, b + P Super Inazuma Kick: f, d, df + K Iai-geri: d, df, f + K Handou Sandan Geri: f, df, d, db, b + K Benimaru Collider: close, f, df, d, db, b, f + P o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Raikoken: (d, df, f)x2 + P Electrigger: close, (f, df, d, db, b)x2 + P Raikou Katate Koma: (d, db, b)x2 + K o----------------------o NOTES o----------------------o Benimaru Collider does more damage. Weak Super Inazuma Kick has more range but weaker priority on startup. Iai-Geri has decreased range Electrigger has been improved to grab the opponent immediately. --- Goro Daimon Fighting Style : Judo + Self-created fighting techniques Birthdate : 5th May Nationality : Japan Blood Group : A+ Height : 204 cm Weight : 138 kg Likes : Understanding nature Fav. Food : Zaru soba Strong Sports : Judo Impt Things : His wooden shoes Hated Things : Detailed machinery o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Juuji Shime: close, b or f + HP Tsukami Tataki Tsuke: a step away, b or f + HP Okuri Kyaku Harai: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Takara Tsubushi: f + LP Zujo Barai: df + HP o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Jiraishin: f, d, df + P (LP acts, HP fakes) Chou Ukemi: d, db, b + K Kumo Tsukami Nage: b, db, d, df, f + LP Kirikabu Gaeshi: b, db, d, df, f + HP Chou Oosotogari: close, f, d, df + K Tenchi Gaeshi: close, f, df, d, db, b, f + P Nekko Gaeshi: d, df, f + K Ura Nage: close, f, df, d, db, b, f + K o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Jigoku Gokuraku Otoshi: close, (f, df, d, db, b)x2+P Nekko Meki: (b, db, d, df, f)x2 + K Zoku Kiri Kabu Gaeshi: Neko Meki, b, db, d, df, f + K Bukko Meki Ura Nage: f, d, df + K Zoku Tenchi Gaeshi: f, d, df + K (MAX) o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Jiraishin bug is fixed. No more Zujo Barai against air opponents followed by a Chou Ukemi and connecting with a Jiraishin after they land for HKamage. Zujo Barai does less damage. Jiraishin is faster but does less damage. Takara Tsubushi is now an overhead. ********************************FATAL FURY TEAM******************************** Terry Bogard Fighting Style : Martial arts taught by his father Jeff Bogard Birthdate : 15th March Nationality : America Blood Group : O+ Height : 182 cm Weight : 82 kg Likes : Video games Fav. Food : Junk food Strong Sports : Basketball Impt Things : Gloves from his father Hated Things : Slugs o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Grasping Upper: close, b or f + HP Buster Throw: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Back Knuckle: f + LP Rising Upper: df + HP o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Power Wave: d, df, f + P Burn Knuckle: d, db, b + P Crack Shoot: d, db, b + K Rising Tackle: f, d, df + P Power Dunk: f, d, df + K Power Charge: b, db, d, df, f + K o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Power Geyser: d, db, b, db, f + P High Angle Geyser: (d, df, f)x2 + K o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o New intro vs Geese Weak Crack Shoot has less range. Power Charge has more range Power Dunk has stronger priority but less range. --- Andy Bogard Fighting Style: Koppou (Basic knowledge of Shiranui Ninjitsu) Birthday: 16th August Nationality: America Blood Type: A Height: 172 cm Weight: 67 kg Fav. Food: Natto spaghetti Best Sport: Short track Impt Things: Photo of him and his master in his training days Hated Things: Dogs o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Gourin Kai: close, b or f + HP Kakaekomi Nage: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Jou Agito: f + LK Age Omote: df + LP o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Zaneiken:db,f + P Gadankou: Zaneiken, d, df, f+P Hishouken: d, db, b + LP Geki Hishouken: d, db, b + HP Shouryuudan: f, d, df + P Kuuhadan: b, db, d, df, f + K Geki Kabehaisui Sho: close, b, db, d, df, f + P Genei Shiranui: in air, d, df, f + P Shitaago: Genei Shiranui, P Jogaku: Genei Shiranui, K o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Chou Reppadan: d, db, b, db, d, df, f + K Hisho Ryuseiken: (d, df, f)x2 + P o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Jou Agito can be cancelled during startup. Geki Hishouken is similar to his Hishoken from KOF 99' but larger Shitaago has more range Jogaku knocks down after the hit. --- Joe Higashi Fighting Style : Muey Thai (Thai kickboxing) Birthdate : 29th March Nationality : Japan Blood Group : AB+ Height : 180 cm Weight : 71 kg Likes : Creating noises, brawling Fav. Food : Deep-fried alligator meat Strong Sports : All types of martial arts Impt Things : Hachimaki (the bandanna on his forehead) Hated Things : School o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Hiza Jigoku: close, b or f + HP Leg Throw: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Low Kick: f + LK Sliding: df + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Hurricane Upper: b, db, d, df, f + P Bakuretsu: P rapidly Finish: Bakuretsu, d, df, f + P Tiger Kick: f, d, df + K Slash Kick: b, db, d, df, f + K Ougon no Kakato: d, db, b + K o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Screw Upper: (d, df, f)x2 + P Bakuretsu Hurricane Tiger Kakato: d, df, f, df, d, db, b + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Far HK is slower Jump HP+HK is faster Jump HK crosses up easier Sliding range decreased Weak Hurricane Upper goes further Weak Tiger Kick hits once but knocks down Strong Bakuretsu Finisher can knock opponent back ********************************KYOKUGENRYU TEAM******************************* Ryo Sakazaki Fighting Style : Kyokugen Karate Birthdate : 2nd August Nationality : Japan Blood Group : O+ Height : 179 cm Weight : 75 kg Likes : Weekend Carpentry Fav. Food : Mochi (rice cakes), natto (fermented soy beans) Strong Sports : Sumo Wrestling Impt Things : His recovered motorcycle, horse Hated Things : Bugs with multiple legs o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Tani Otoshi: close, b or f + HP Tomoe Nage: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Hyouchuu Wari: f + LP o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Ko Ou Ken: d, df, f + P Kohou: f, d, df + P Hien Shippu Kyaku: f, df, d, db, b + K Kyokugen Ryuuren Mai Ken: close, b, db, d, df, f + P Mouko Raijingoh: d, db, b + P (can follow with Kohou) Mouko Raijinsetsu: d, df, f + K o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Ryuuko Ranbu: d, df, f, df, d, db, b + P Haoh Shou Ko Ken: f, b, db, d, df, f + P Tenchi Haoh Ken: (d, df, f)x2 + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Far LK is slower Far HK has smaller range Standing HP+HK is slower Can cancel Weak Mouko Raijingoh into Hien Shippu Kyaku easily but the strong version is too slow to be effective but still cancelable. Tenchi Haoh Ken more powerful. New intro vs Mr. Big --- Robert Garcia Fighting Style : Kyokugen Karate Birthdate : 25th December Nationality : Italy Blood Group : AB+ Height : 180 cm Weight : 85 kg Likes : Collecting cars Fav. Food : Sushi, yakisoba (japanese noodles) Strong Sports : Motoring sports Impt Things : His collection of cars Hated Things : Rakkyoo (garlic) o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Ryuuchou Kyaku: close, b or f + HP Kubikiri Nage: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Ryuu Han Shuu: f + LK Kou Ryuu Gokyageri: f + LP o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Ryuugeki Ken: d, df, f + P Ryuuga: f, d, df + P Hien Shippu Kyaku: f, df, d, db, b + K Kyokugen Ryuuren Mai Kyaku: close, b, db, d, df, f + K Ryuuzan Shou: f, d, df + K Hien Ryuujin Kyaku: in air, d, db, b + K o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Ryuuko Ranbu: d, df, f, df, d, db, b + P Haoh Shou Ko Ken: f, b, db, d, df, f + P Muei Shippuu Juudankyaku: (d, df, f)x2 + K o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Kou Ryuu Gokyager is slower Hien Ryuujin Kyaku no longer recoils after being blocked. Ryuuzan Shou can cancel into the Hien Ryuujin Kyokugen Ryuuren Mai Kyaku has shorter invicibility. MAX Ryuuko Ranbu is faster Muei Shippuu Juudankyaku: Can be canceled from weak attacks quicker. --- Yuri Sakazaki Fighting Style : Kyokugen Karate Birthdate : 7th December Nationality : Japan Blood Group : A+ Height : 168 cm Weight : 54 kg Likes : Karaoke Fav. Food : Sweet curry rice Strong Sports : Softball Impt Things : Friends, Ronnet's earrings Hated Things : Octopus o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Oni Harite: close, b or f + HP Silent Nage: close,b or f + HK Tsubame Otoshi: in air and close, b or f or d + HP o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Tsubame Tsubasa: f + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Ko ou Ken: d, df, f + P Chou Upper: f, d, df + P Double Chou Upper: Strong Chou Upper, f, d, df + P Raiou Ken: d, df, f + K Kuuchuu Raiou Ken: in air, d, df, f + K Hien Shippu Ken: d, db, b + P Hien Shippu Kyaku: d, db, b + K o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Hien Hou'ou Kyaku: d, df, f, df, d, db, b + K Haoh Shou Kou Ken: f, b, db, d, df, f + P Hien Rekkou: (d, df, f)x2 + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Far LP and Far HK are faster. Can do Raiou Ken in air now ********************************IKARI TEAM************************************* Leona Heidern Fighting Style : Martial arts + Heidern-style assasination techniques Birthdate : 10th January Nationality : Unknown Blood Group : B+ Height : 176 cm Weight : 66 kg Likes : None Fav. Food : Vegetables Strong Sports : None Impt Things : None Hated Things : Blood o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Leona Crush: close, b or f + HP Ordeal Buckler: close, b or f + HK Heidern Inferno: in air and close, b or f or + HP o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Strike Arch: f + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Moon Slasher: d~u + P Grand Saber: b~f + K Gliding Buster: Strong Grand Saber: f + HK X Caliber: d~u + K Baltic Launcher: b~f + P I-Slasher: d, db, b + P Earring Bomb: d, db, b + K o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o V Slasher: d, df, f, df, d, db, b + P Rebel Spark: d, db, b, db, d, df, f + K Gravity Storm: (d, df, f)x2 + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Grand Saber has more range. I-Slasher has been modified so that Leona can move while it is in use but she can't use the Earing Bomb. Can combo from the Earing Bomb V-Slasher is stronger. It is invincible during startup and has high priority. She salutes Ralf during her intro now. --- Ralf Jones Fighting Style : Martial arts + Heidern-style assasination techniques Birthdate : 25th August Nationality : America Blood Group : A+ Height : 188 cm Weight : 90 kg Likes : Collecting knives Fav. Food : Bubble gum Strong Sports : Baseball Impt Things : Badge of honour Hated Things : Snakes o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Dynamite Headbutt: close, b or f + HP Northern Lights Bomb: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Vulcan Punch: P rapidly (LP+LK+HP+HK to cancel) Gatling Attack: b~f + P Kyuukouka Bakudan Punch: d~u + P or in air, d, db, b + P Super Argentine Backbreaker: close, b, db, d, df, f + K Ralk Kick: b~f + K o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Bari Bari Vulcan Punch: d, df, f, df, d, db, b + P Umanori Vulcan Punch: d, df, f, df, d, db, b + K Galactica Phantom: (d, df, f)x2 + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Jump LP and Jump HP are weaker Down HP has more range Far LP is slower Close HP can hit crouchers LP+LK+HP+HK cancels Vulcan Punch Kyuukouka Bakudan Punch can OTG --- Clark Steel Fighting Style : Martial arts + Heidern-style assasination techniques Birthdate : 7th May Nationality : America Blood Group : A+ Height : 187 cm Weight : 89 kg Likes : Collecting guns Fav. Food : Oatmeal Strong Sports : Wrestling Impt Things : His sunglasses Hated Things : Slugs o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Nageppanashi German: b or f + HP Fisherman Buster: close, b or f + HK Death Lake Drive: in air and close, b or f or d + HP o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Stomping: f + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Vulcan Punch: P repeatedly Super Argentine Backbreaker*: close, b, db, d, df, f + K Super Arabian Burgulary Backbreaker*: b, db, d, df, f + LP Rolling Cradle*: b, db, d, df, f + HP Napalm Stretch*: f, d, df + P Frankensteiner*: close, f, d, df + K Flashing Elbow: after * moves, d, df, f + P o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Ultra Argentine Backbreaker: close, (f, df, d, db, b)x2 + P Running Three: (b, db, d, df, f)x2 + K Napalm Strike: (f, df, d, db, b)x2 + K o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Far HK is slower. Down HP, Down HK, and HP+HK are faster. Napalm Strike is an anti-air DM and does high damage. ****************************PSYCHO SOLDIER TEAM******************************** Athena Asamiya Fighting Style : Chinese Martial Arts + Psychic powers Birthdate : 14th March Nationality : Japan Blood Group : B+ Height : 163 cm Weight : 49 kg Measurements : 83 cm, 57 cm, 82 cm Likes : Astrology Fav. Food : Strawberry cakes Strong Sports : Lacross Impt Things : Peter Rabbit teacup set Disliked Things : Grasshoppers o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Psychic Throw: close, b or f + HP Bit Throw: close, b or f + HK Psychic Shoot: in air and close, b or f or d + HP o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Rentamaki Momo: f + LK Phoenix Bomb: in air, d + HK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Psycho Ball Attack: d, db, b + P Phoenix Arrow: in air, d, db, b + K Psycho Reflector: f, df, d, db, b + LK Neo Psycho Reflecter: f, df, d, db, b + HK Psycho Sword: f, d, df + P Kuuchuu Psycho Sword: in air, f, d, df + P Psychic Throw: close, b, db, d, df, f + P Psycho Teleport: d, df, f + K o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Shining Crystal Bit: (f, df, d, db, b)x2 + P (LP+LK+HP+HK to cancel) Kuuchuu Shining Crystal Bit: in air, (f, df, d, db, b)x2 + P (LP+LK+HP+HK to cancel) Crystal Shoot: either Shining Crystal Bit, d, db, b + P Phoenix Fang Arrow: (d, df, f)x2 + K Psycho Ball Revolution: (d, df, f)x2 + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Psycho Sword has stronger priority Psycho Ball Revolution is a new move. --- Sie Kensou Fighting Style: Superpowers and Chinese Kung Fu Birthday: 23rd September Nationality: China Blood Type: B Height: 172 cm Weight: 61 kg Fav. Food: Meat buns Best Sport: Soccer Impt THings: Stuffed toy given to him by a fan Disliked Things: Training o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Sunda: close, b or f + HP Tomoe Nage: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Kobokushu: f + LP Gousentai: f + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Choukyuudan: d, db, b + P Ryuu Gakusai: b, d, db + K Ryuu Renga Chiryuu: b, db, d, df, f + LP Ryuu Renga Tenryuu: b, db, d, df, f + HP Ryuu Renda: close, f, d, df + P (C rapidly) Ryuusoh Geki: in air, d, db, b + P o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Shinryu SeiohRekkyaku: d, df, f, df, d, db, b + LK Shinryuu Tenbu Kyaku: d, df, f, df, d, db, b + HK Senki Hakkei: close, (d, df, f)x2 + P Nikkubun: (d, db, b)x2 + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Far HK become slow Kobokushu comes out faster Ryuusoh Geki range decreased slightly Ryuu Gakusai: Knocks the opponent back after a hit. Senki Hakkei is invincible at the start --- Chin Gentsai Fighting Style: Chinese Kung Fu (mainly Drunken Fist) Birthday: 27th April Nationality: China Blood Type: A Height: 164 cm Weight: 53 kg Fav. Food: Lemon salmon and lettuce with fried rice, among others Best Sport: Taking a walk, yo-yo tricks Impt: Alcohol Disliked Things: Pandas o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Gou Inshu: close, b or f + HP Gyaku Ashi Nage: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Suiho Hyoutanshuu: f + LP o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Hyoutan Geki: d, db, b + LP for Jaku, C for Kyou Ryuurinhourai: f, d, df + P Kaiten-teki Kuutotsu Ken: b, db, d, df, f + K or BogetsuSui or Suikan Kanou, f + K Suikan Kanou: d, d + P (LP+LK+HP+HK to cancel) Chou Shuuriku Gyo: Suikan Kanou, f + P BogetsuSui: d, d + K RouJu Hanhou: BogetsuSui, u + LK Rigyu Hanhou: BogetsuSui, u + HK Kisuishu: d, df, f + P o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Gouran Enpou: (d, df, f)x2 + P Gouen Shourai: d, df, f, df, d, db, b + P Sentori Suiho: (d, df, f)x2 + K Daikyuu Inshuu: close, (f, df, d, db, b)x2 + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Suiho Hyoutanshuu can be cancelable. Kaiten-teki Kuutotsu Ken has less range. Hyoutan Geki goes through projectiles and nullifies them too. BogetsuSui lasts for 4 counts. Sentori Suiho can OTG. It is one of his winposes made into a super. ********************************WOMEN'S TEAM*********************************** Chizuru Kagura Fighting Style : Kagura style of ancient martial arts Birthdate : 26th June Nationality : Japan Blood Group : AB Height : 169 cm Weight : 52 kg Likes : Sleeping, motorcycle racing. Fav. Food : Spicy foods Strong Sports : Motorcycle Racing Impt Things : Pet Java Sparrow, Chee-Chan Disliked Things : Unfairness o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Reigetsu: close, b or f + HP Kaiten: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Jokatsu Zheng Zheng: f + LP Jokatsu Cang Cang: f + LK Jokatsu Cong Cong: df + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o 100 Katsu Tenjin no Kotowari: f, d, df + P 212 Katsu Shinsoku no Norito: f, df, d, db, b + any button Tenzui: 212 Katsu Shinsoku no Norito, d, db, b + same button as earlier 108 Katsu Tamayura no Shitsune: d, df, f + P 202 Katsu Otsu Shiki Choumonnoisshin: d, d + any button o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Ichimen Ikkatsu Sanrai no Fuijin: d, db, b, db, d, df, f + P Ichimen 85 Katsu Reigi no Ishizue: (d, df, f)x2 + K o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Far LP has less range Guard Cancel HP+HK has longer range. Ishizue has shorter duration --- Mai Shiranui Fighting Style : Shiranui-style Ninjitsu Birthdate : 1st January Nationality : Japan Blood Group : B+ Height : 165 cm Weight : 46 kg Likes : Making osechi (soup with rice cakes specially for New Year) Fav. Food : Ozouni Strong Sports : Hane-Tsuki Impt Things : Hairpin of deceased grandmother Disliked Things : Spiders o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Shiranui Gourin: close, b or f + HP Fuusha Kuzushi: close, b or f + HK Yume-zakura: in air and close, b or f or d + HP o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Benitsuru no Mai: df + LK Kuro Tsubame no Mai: f + LK Daiwa Fuusha Otoshi: in air, d + LP o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Ka Chou Sen: d, df, f + P Ryuu En Bu: d, db, b + P Hisho Ryueijin: f, d, df + K Hissatsu Shinobi Bachi: b, db, d, df, f + K Hakura no Mai: f, d, df + P Musasabi no Mai: d~u + P or in air, d, df, f + P o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Chou Hissatsu Shinobi Bachi: d, db, b, db, d, df, f + K Houou no Mai: (d, db, b)x2 + P Kuuchuu Houou no Mai: in air, (d, db, b)x2 + P Sui Chou no Mai: (d, df, f)x2 + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Houou no Mai can be done in air --- King Fighting Style : Muey Thai (Thai kickboxing) Birthdate : 8th April Age : 24 Nationality : France Blood Group : A+ Height : 175 cm Weight : 58 kg Vital Stats (cm) : Unknown Likes : Collecting wine glasses Fav. Food : Vegetables Strong Sports : Billiards Impt Things : Her younger brother Jean Disliked Things : Gross people o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Hold Rush: close, b or f + HP Hook Buster: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Sliding Kick: df + HK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Venom Strike: d, df, f + K Double Strike: (d, df, f)x2 + K Trap Shot: f, d, df + K Tornado Kick: f, df, d, db, b + K Surprise Rose: f, d, df + P Mirage Kick: f, df, d, db, b + P o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Illusion Dance: d, df, f, df, d, db, b + K Silent Flash: (d, db, b)x2 + K o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Sliding Kick is cancelable Guard Cancel HP+HK has longer range down LK is cancelable Strong Mirage Kick can knock down Trap Shot reach is longer. Weak Illusion Dance is faster ***********************************KIM TEAM************************************ Kim Kaphawn Fighting Style : Taekwondo Birthdate : 21st December Nationality : Korea Blood Group : A+ Height : 176 cm Weight : 78 kg Likes : Karaoke Fav. Food : Korean barbecue Strong Sports : Gymnastics Impt Things : His wife and two sons Hated Things : Evil o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Kubikime Otoshi: close, b or f + HP Sakkyaku Nage: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Neri Chagi: f + LK Dora YopChagi: f + LP o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Hien Zan: d~u + K Oiuchi: Strong Hien Zan, d + HK Hishou Kyaku: in air, d, df, f + K Han Getsu Zan: d, db, b + K Ryuusei Raku: b~f + K Kuusajin: d~u + P Sanren Geki: d, db, b + P up to 3 times Haki Kyaku: d, d + K o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Hou'ou Kyaku: d, db, b, db, f + K Kuuchuu Hou'ou Kyaku: in air, d, db, b, db, f + K Hou'ou Tenbu Kyaku: in air, d, df, f, df, d, db, b + K o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Far LP is slower Far LK has stronger priority Far HP is faster with more range Han Getsu Zan can knock down Strong Haki Kyaku can OTG Weak Ryussei Raku: can hit airbone opponents twice. --- Chang Koehan Fighting Style : Taekwondo + Power Attacks Birthdate : 21st October Nationality : Korea Blood Group : B+ Height : 227 cm Weight : 306 kg Likes : Destruction Fav. Food : Whole roasted sheep Strong Sports : Table tennis Impt Things : His iron ball Hated Things : Centipedes, Training days o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Hagan Geki: close, b or f + HP Kusari Jime: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Hiki Nige: df + LP o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Tekkyuu Daikaiten: P repeatedly (LP+LK+HP+HK to cancel) Tekkyuu Funsai Geki: b~f + P Tekkyu Hien Zan: d~u + K Dai Hakai Nage: close: f, df, d, db, b, f + P o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Tekkyuu Dai Bousou: d, df, f, df, d, db, b + P Tekkyuu Dai Assatsu: (d, df, f)x2 + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Jump HP+HK is slower Tekkyuu Daikaiten is slower and can be canceled with LP+LK+HP+HK Tekkyuu Dai Assatsu knocks opponent away after 2 hits --- Choi Bounge Fighting Style: Taekwondo + Speed attacks Birthday: 25th October Nationality: Korea Blood Type: B Height: 153 cm Weight: 44 kg Fav. Food: Crab Best Sport: New gymnastics Impt Things: The claws he made himself Hated Things: Konnyaku (a gelatinous candy) o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Zujou Sashi: close, b or f + HP Geketsu Zuki: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Toorima Geri: f + LK Nidan Giri: f + LP o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Shissou Hishou Zan: b~f + P Senpuu Hien Shitotsu: b~f + K, dir + P/K for Houkou Tenkan Tatsumaki Shippuu Zan: d~u+P Hishou Kuuretsu Zan: d~u + K, dir + P/K for Houkou Tenkan Hishou Kyaku: in air, d, df, f+K Kaiten Hienzan: d, db, b + P Kishuu Hien Tsuki: Kaiten Hienzan, P o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Shin! Chouzetsu Tatsumaki Shinkuu Zan: (f, df, d, db, b)x2+P Houou Kyaku: d, df, f, df, d, db, b + K o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o During Senpuu Hien Shitotsu and Hishou Kuuretsu Zan, Choi can change directions up to 3 times by pressing a direction plus a button (old) Far LP is cancelable Nidan Geri is comboable Can do a Hishou Kyaku after Shissou Hishou Zan Tatsumaki Shippuu Zan can knock opponents away. **********************************OROCHI TEAM********************************** Yashiro Nansake Fighting Style: Mainly based on striking techniques Birthday: 31th December Nationality: Japan Blood Type: O Height: 190 cm Weight: 99 kg Fav. Food: Menma eartips, ramen (esp. the instant kind) Best Sport: Swimming Impt Things: Amber Hated Things: Eggplants, narrow places o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Lever Blow: close, b or f + HP Hatchet Throw: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Regret Bash: f + LP Step Side Kick: f + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Upper Duel: f, d, df + P Sledehammer: d, db, b + K Jet Counter: b, db, d, df, f + P Still: Jet Counter, d, df, f + P Mighty Missile Bash: f, df, d, db, b + P o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Final Impact: (d, df, f)x2 + P Million Bash Stream: d, db, b, db, d, df, f + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Most attacks are weaker if used late. Jump HP crosses up Regret Bash is OTG. Can do it twice in a row. Weak Missile Bash has longer range. New Intro vs American Sports Team and Goenitz --- Shermie Fighting Style: Centered mainly around throws (her speciality is the bridge) Birthday: 13th February Nationality: France Blood Type: B Height: 173 cm Weight: 68 kg Fav. Food: Fish Best Sport: Figure skating Impt Things: Personal computer, her hamster Hated Things: Celery, high school baseball o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Shermie Flash Original: close, b or f + HP Front Flash: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Shermie Stand: f + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Shermie Whip*: f, d, df + K Shermie Shoot: b, db, d, df, f + K Shermie Spiral*: close, b, db, d, df, f + P Axle Spin Kick: d, db, b + K Shermie Clutch*: f, d, df + K Shermie Cute: d, df, f + K after * moves o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Shermie Flash: close, (f, df, d, db, b)x2 + P Shermie Carnival: close, (b, db, d, df, f)x2 + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Far LP is faster Down HP has stronger priority Close LK is cancellable on second hit Shermie Cute knocks away opponent if done in the corner New intro vs America Sports Team and Goenitz --- Chris Fighting Style: Centered mainly on speed-based attacks Birthday: 3rd May Nationality: Sweden Blood Type: AB Height: 160 cm Weight: 48 kg Fav. Food: Bhutan Best Sport: Orienteering Impt Things: Nature Hated Things: Gummy candy, people who playfully ruffle his hair, people who tell lies o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Step Turn: close, b or f + HP Aerial Drop: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Spinning Array: f + LP Reverse Anchor Kick: f + LK Carry Off Kick: df + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Slide Touch: d, df, f + P Scramble Dash: d, df, f + K Direction Change: f, d, df + P Hunting Air: f, d, df + K Shooting Dancer: Thrust: f, df, d, db, b + P Shooting Dancer: Step: f, df, d, db, b + K Glider Stomp: in air, d, df, f + K o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Chain Slide Touch: (d, df, f)x2 + P Twister Drive: (d, db, b)x2 + K o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Reverse Anchor Kick is weaker and no longer goes over projectiles Jump HP+HK is weaker Weak Shooting Dancer Thrust can knock down if opponent is under it. Twister Drive knocks away opponent if they are in the air. New intro vs American Sports Team and Goenitz. ********************************97' SPECIAL TEAM******************************* Ryuji Yamazaki Fighting Style : Self-Made Brawling Deadly Arts Birthdate : 8th August Nationality : Japan Blood Group : A+ Height : 192 cm Weight : 96 kg Likes : Collecting knives Fav. Food : Umazashi (sliced horsemeat) Strong Sports : None Impt Things : Anything that will profit himself Hated Things : Manual labour o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Shime Age: close, b or f + HP Bun Nage: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Bussashi: f + LP o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Hebi Tsukai (Joudan)*: d, db, b + LP (delayable) Hebi Tsukai (Chuudan)*: d, db, b + LK (delayable) Hebi Tsukai (Gedan)*: d, db, b + HP (delayable) Hebi Damashi: D while holding * moves Sadomazo: b, db, d, df, f + K Sabaki no Aikuchi: f, d, df + P Bai Gaeshi: d, df, f + LP for Kyuushuu, C for HKanhassha Sunakake: f, d, df + HK Yakiire: f, d, df + LK Bakudan Pachiki: close, f, df, d, db, b, f + P o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Guillotine: (d, df, f)x2 + P Yamazaki Drill: close, (f, df, d, db, b)x2 + P repeatedly (up to 4 Levels) o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Hebi Tsukai Gedan has lower priority --- Blue Mary Ryan Fighting Style : Commando style Birthdate : 4th Feburary Nationality : America Blood Group : AB+ Height : 168 cm Weight : 49 kg Likes : Biking Fav. Food : Beef Strong Sports : Baseball Impt Things : Her leather jacket from her ex-partner Butch Disliked Things : Cats o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Victor Nage: close, b or f + HP Head Throw: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Hammer Arch: f + LP Climbing Arch: df + LK Double Rolling: f + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Spin Fall: d, df, f + K M. Spider: d, df, f + P Straight Slicer: b~f + K Crab Clutch: Straight Slicer, d, df, f + K Vertical Arrow: f, d, df + K M. Snatcher: Vertical Arrow: f, d, df + K Reverse Facelock: d, db, b + LK M. Head Buster: d, db, b + HK Backdrop: close, f, df, d, db, b, f + P o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o M. Splash Rose: d, df, f, df, d, db, b + P M. Dynamite Swing: (d, df, f)x2 + K M. Typhoon: close, (f, df, d, db, b)x2 + K o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o None yet. --- Billy Kane Fighting Style : Boujutsu (Pole Techniques) Birthdate : 25th December Nationality : England Blood Group : B+ Height : 179 cm Weight : 77 kg Likes : Doing laundry Fav. Food : Egg dishes Strong Sports : Pole vaulting Impt Things : His younger sister (Lily) Hated Things : Orders/Commands o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Jigoku Otoshi: close, b or f + HP Ippon Zuri Nage: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Dai Kaiten Geri: f + LP Boutaka Tobigeri: f + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Kyoushuu Hishou Kon: f, d, df + K Sensen Satsu Kon: f, d, df + P Sansetsu Kon Chuudan Uchi: b, db, d, df, f + P Kaen: Sansetsu Kon Chuudan Uchi, d, df, f + P Senpuu Kon: LP repeatedly Shuutenren Hakon: HP repeatedly Karyuu Tsuigeki Kon: d, db, b + LK Suiryuu Tsuigeki Kon: d, db, b + HK o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Chou Kaen Senpuu Kon: d, df, f, df, d, db, b + P Dai Senpuu: (d, df, f)x2 + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Eiji no longer appears in his intro vs Iori Yagami. **********************************YAGAMI TEAM********************************** Iori Yagami Fighting Style : Ancient Yagami-style martial arts + instinct Birthdate : 25th March Nationality : Japan Blood Group : O+ Height : 182 cm Weight : 76 kg Likes : Band Fav. Food : Meat Strong Sports : All Impt Things : His girlfriend Hated Things : Violence o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Sakahagi: close, b or f + HP Saka Sakahagi: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Ge Shiki Yumebiki: f + LP, LP Ge Shiki Goufu In "Shinigami": f + LK Ge Shiki Yuri Ori: in air, b + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o 100 Shiki Oniyaki: f, d, df + P 108 Shiki Yami Barai: d, df, f + P 127 Shiki Aoi Bana: d, db, b + P (up to 3 times) 212 Shiki Koto Tsuki In: d, db, b + K 311 Shiki Sou Kushi: f, d, df + K Scum Gale: close, f, df, d, db, b, f + P o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Maiden Masher: d, df, f, df, d, db, b + P Eight Wine cups: d, db, b, db, d, df, f + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Weak Oniyaki has reduced range Upper Body Invicibility of Maiden Masher startup reduced to half screen length Scum Gale is quicker --- Mature Fighting Style: Based mainly on speed attacks Birthday: 8th April Nationality: Unknown Blood Type: O Height: 177 cm Weight: 58 kg Fav. Food: Poultry (especially chicken) Best Sport: Snowboarding Impt Things: Her legs Hated Things: Pidgeons, the Kagura clan o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Death Blow: close, b or f + HP Back Rush: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Crematory: f + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Despair: d, df, f+P Da Cide: b, db, d, df, f+K Ebony Tears: d, df, f, f, df, d, db, b+P Metal Massacre: d, db, b+K Death Row: d, db, b+P (up to 3 times) Sacrilege: f, d, df+P o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Nocturnal Lights: (d, df, f)x2 + P Heaven's Gate: d, db, b, db, d, df, f + K o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Far HK is quicker Standing LP is weaker Metal Massacre knocks down Weak Da Cide juggles opponents. Can follow with Heaven's Gate Sacrilege knocks down Jump HP+HK is slower Increased invincibility for MAX Heaven's Gate and it also has blood pillars. --- Vice Fighting Style: Based mainly on power techniques Birthday: 28th November Birthplace: Unknown Blood Type: A Height: 178 cm Weight: 59 kg Fav. Food: Plums Best Sport: Bench press Impt Things: Comic signed by Dan Brereton Hated Things: Saishu Kusanagi (Kyo's father) o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Death Blow: close, b or f+ HP Back Rush: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Monstrosity: f + LP o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Da Cide: b, db, d, df, f+K Mayhem: d, db, b + P Blackend: close: b, db, d, df, f+P Mithan's Robe: Mayhem or Blackend, d, df, f+P Gore Fest: close, f, df, d, db, b, f+P Outrage: d, db, b + K (LP+LK+HP+HK to cancel) Ravenous: d, db, b + K in air o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Withering Surface: (d, df, f)x2 + P Negative Gain: (f, df, d, db, b)x2 + K Dying Fetus: (d, df, f)x2 + K o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Outrage is cancelable with LP+LK+HP+HK Outrage doesn't push back when blocked. Blackend -> Mithan's Robe does less damage. Gore Fest does more damage Strong Mayhem has invincibility against newly made projectiles Dying Fetus is a new anti-air move **********************************OYAJI TEAM*********************************** Heidern Fighting Style: Martial Arts + Personal Style of Assassination Arts Birthday: September 1st Nationality: Unknown Blood Type: B Height: 192 cm Weight: 90 kg Fav. Food: Black Beer, Stuffed Wiener Best Sport: Hunting Impt Things: family picture Hated Things: none o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Raid Chel Har: close, b or f + HP Backstabbing: close, b or f + HK Critical Drive: in air and close, b or f or d + HP o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Shooter Narnagel: f + LP o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Cross Cutter: b~f + P Moon Slasher: d~u + P Neck Rolling: d~u + K Storm Bringer: close, f, df, d, db, b + P Killing Bringer: f, df, d, db, b + K o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Final Bringer: (d, df, f)x2 + P Heidern End: d, db, b, db, d, df, f + K o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Can cancel Close HP on first hit Far HK is faster. Guard cancel HP+HK is modified to resemble the Close HP Killing Bringer is faster. Heidern End is faster and connects from weak attacks. --- Saisyu Kusanagi Fighting Style: Ancient Kusanagi-style martial arts Birthday: November 27th Nationality: Japan Blood Type: B Height: 177 cm Weight: 69 kg Fav. Food: curdy Best Sport: Golf Impt Things: his wife, Kusanagi pride Hated Things: Heights o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Hikiri Tsuchi: close, b or f + HP Issetsu Seoi Nage: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Geshiki: Goutsui: f + LP Geshiki: Kubutsuchi: f + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o 100 Shiki: Oniyaki: f, d, df + P 108 Shiki: Yami Barai: d, df, f + P 702 Shiki: En Jou: d, db, b + P (up to 2 times) 427 Shiki: Shinken: f, df, d, db, b + K 100+ Shiki: Nata Guruma: f, d, df + K o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Ura 108 Shiki: Orochinagi: d, db, b, db, d, df, f + P 1207 Shiki: Tobougai: (d, df, f)x2 + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o None yet. --- Takuma Sakazaki Fighting Style: Kyokugen-ryuu Karate Birthday: 4th February Nationality: Japan Blood Type: O Height: 180 cm Weight: 88 kg Fav. Food: Milled rice, miso soup, kale pellets, vinegar-cured soybeans Best Sport: All fighting arts Impt Things: His two children, his disciples, Kyokugen-ryuu Karate Hated Things: Insects with many legs o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Oosotogari: close, b or f + HP Ippon Seoi: ckose, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Oniguruma: f + LP Kawara Wari: f + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Ko Ou Ken: d, df, f + P Hien Shippuu Kyaku: db~f + K Mouko Murai Gan: d, db, b + P Zanretsuken: f, b, f + P Shourankyaku: f, df, d, db, b + K o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Haou Shikou Ken: f, b, db, d, df, f + P Shin Kishin Geki: close, (d, df, f)x2 + P Ryuuko Ranbu: d, df, f, df, d, db, b + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Haou Shikou Ken is now a super and it comes out faster. Down LP has shorter range Mouko Murai Gan nullifies fireballs Hien Shippuu Kyaku combos into the Haou Shikou Ken as does the Oniguruma Shin Kishin Geki is now a command throw super. ******************************AMERICAN SPORTS TEAM***************************** Heavy D! Fighting Style: Boxing Birthday: March 25th Nationality: USA Blood Type: A Height: 208 cm Weight: 113 kg Fav. Food: Milk Best Sport: Wrestling Impt Things: Cat Hated Things: Fine Words o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Stomach Buster: close, b or f + HP Reverse Stomach Buster: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Rock Crush: f + LP o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Rolling Soul Diver: d, df, f + P Ducking Combination: d, db, b + P (up to 2 times) Blast Upper: d, df, f + K Soul Flower: d, db, b + K Dancing Beat: close, f, d, df + P Shadow: d, d + P o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o D. Magnum: (d, df, f)x2 + P (delayable) D. Crazy: d, db, b, db, d, df, f + P D. Shadow: (d, df, f)x2 + K o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o D. Shadow saves you the trouble of doing the normal shadow for a set period of time. RSD knocks down New intro vs Orochi team --- Lucky Glauber Fighting Style: Basketball + Karate Birthday: December 2nd Nationality: USA Blood Type: AB Height: 222 cm Weight: 105 kg Fav. Food: Boiled Beans Best Sport: Baseball Impt Things: Basketball Hated Things: Noise of scratching glass o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Dunk Buster: close, b or f + HP Lucky Crush: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Dunk Otoshi: in air, d + LP Lucky Kick: f + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Death Bound: d, df, f + P Death Dunk: d, db, b + P Kuuchuu Death Dunk: in air, d, db, b + P Lucky Vision: d, df, f + K Cyclone Break: d, db, b + K Death Heel: f, d, df + K Death Shoot: d, d + LP or LK or HP or HK o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Hell Bound: (d, df, f)x2 + P Lucky Driver: close, (d, df, f)x2 + K o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Lucky Driver is now a command grab super Close HK is cancelable Strong Hell Bound has longer range Basketball techniques can be comboed Death Dunk can be done in air and Lucky then does an air jump backwards. It can also be done during the backstep. New intro vs Orochi team --- Brian Battler Fighting Style: Power Attacks Birthday: April 15th Nationality: USA Blood Type: O Height: 219 cm Weight: 152 kg Fav. Food: Mashed Potatoes Best Sport: Hunting Impt Things: Viper (car) Hated Things: Hardworking Efforts o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Atomic Drop: close, b or f + HP Rock Buster: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Buster Tomahawk: in air, d + HP o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Brian Tornado: b, db, d, df, f + P Brian Hammer: d, db, b + P Double Hammer: Brian Hammer, d, db, b + P DDT: Double Hammer, d, db, b + P Tiger Driver: Brian Hammer, b, db, d, df, f + P Samurai Bomb: Tiger Driver, d, d + P Shoulder Backbreaker: Tiger Driver, d, d,d + P Buster Bomb: Shoulder Breaker, d,u + P Hyper Tackle: b, db, d, df, f + K Screw Body Press: in air, d, df, f + P Rocket Tackle: f, d, df + K o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o American Supernova: (d, df, f)x2 + P Big Bang Tackle: (d, df, f)x2 + K Galaxy Cyclone: d, db, b, db, d, df, f + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Weak Hyper Tackle launches opponents and quicker. American Supernova is invicible Far LP no longer cancellable. Galaxy Cyclone nullifies fireballs. New intro vs Orochi Team ********************************96' BOSS TEAM********************************** Geese Howard Fighting Style : Kobujutsu Birthdate : 21st January Nationality : American Blood Group : B Height : 183 cm Weight : 82 kg Likes : None o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Tate Katate Nage: close, b or f + HP or HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Raikou Mawashi: f + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Reppuken: d, df, f + LP Double Reppuken: d, df, f + HP Shippuken: in air, d, db, b + P Joudan Atemi Nage: f, df, d, db, b + LK Chuudan Atemi Nage: f, df, d, db, b + HK Kadan Atemi Uchi: b, db, d, df, f + LK Yokoshima Kage Ken: f, df, d, db, b + P Hishou Nichiringan: f, d, df + P Shinkuunage: close, f, df, d, db, b, f + P Raimei Gou Hazakinage: downed opponent, df + HP o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Raging Storm: db, f, df, d, db, b, df + P Deadly Rave: d, df, f, df, d, db, b + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Changes are based from what changed since Geese's 96' appearance. Raging Storm is the Real Bout version Reppuken and Double Reppuken are faster Kadan Atemi Uchi, Reimei Gou Hazakinagi, Deadly Rave and Raikou Mawashi were added to the movelist from other games. Deadly Rave is automated. Shinkunage motion changed. Intro vs Terry, Billy, and Krauser. --- Wolfgang Krauser Fighting Style : varies Birthdate : ? Nationality : German Blood Group : A Height : 200 cm Weight : 145 kg Likes : collecting antiques o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Cliffhanger Drop: close, b or f + HP Kaiser Driver '91: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Blitz Ball Joudan: d, db, b + P Blitz Ball Kadan: d, db, b + K Leg Tomahawk: d, df, f + K Kaiser Kick: f, d, df + K Kaiser Duel Sobat: b, d, db + K Phoenix Throw: d, df, f + P Kaiser Suplex: f, df, d, db, b, f + P Lift Up Blow: f, df, d, db, b, f + K o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Kaiser Wave: f, b, db, d, df, f + P Unlimited Desire: d, df, f, df, d, db, b + P Gigantic Cyclone: close, f, df, d, db, bx3 + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Changes based on what changed after 96' appearance Cancelable Blitz Ball and Kaiser Duel Sobat into Leg Tomahawk. New moves are Gigantic Cyclone, Phoenix Throw (knocks down), Lift Up Blow, and Unlimited Desire. Leg Tomahawk is Real Bout Special version Kaiser Wave can charge up to 3 levels Intro vs Rugal, Geese, and Fatal Fury-related characters including Ryo Sakazaki --- Mr. Big Fighting Style : Bojutsu Birthdate : 4th July Nationality : American Blood Group : B Height : 187 cm Weight : 81 kg Likes : Southtown Control o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Million Dollar Buster: close, b or f + HP High Lift Throw: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Prick Stick: f + LP o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Grand Blaster: d, df, f + P Cross Diving: f, df, d, db, b + P Spinning Lancer: f, df, d, db, b + K Drum Shot: close, f, df, d, db, b, f + P Crazy Drum: P rapidly California Romance: f, d, df + P o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Blaster Wave: (d, df, f)x2 + P Rising Spear: close, (f, df, d, db, b)x2 + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Changes based from what changed since 96' appearance. Prick stick, Drum Shot, and Rising Spear are new. Spinning Lancer reflects fireballs Weak California Romance has autoguard **********************************EDIT ONLY*********************************** Shingo Yabuki Fighting Style : (Self-claimed) Ancient Kusanagi-style martial arts taught by Kyo Kusanagi Birthdate : 8th April Nationality : Japan Blood Group : O+ Height : 179 cm Weight : 71 kg Likes : A fan of 'Lizard Man' Fav. Food : Microwave dishes Strong Sports : Swimming, water polo Impt Things : Life, his girlfriend, his student handbook Disliked Things : Milk o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Hatsugane: close, b or f + HP Issetsu Seoi Nage Fukanzen: b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Ge Shiki Goufu "Kakkodake": f + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o 114 Shiki Aragami Mikansei: d, df, f + LP 115 Shiki Dokugami Mikansei: d, df, f + HP Shingo Kick: b, db, d, df, f + K 100 Shiki Oniyaki Mikansei: f, d, df + P 202 Shiki Kototsuki Mikansei: d, db, b + K Shingo Kinsei Ore Shiki Tsuki Hiji: d, db, b + P then f, df, d, db, b + P if critical Shingo Kinsei Ore Shiki Nietogi: close, f, d, df + P o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Ge Shiki Kake Hourin: (d, df, f)x2+P Burning Shingo: d, db, b, db, d, df, f + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Far LP is faster Aragami Mikansei knocks down if not critical hit Shingo Kick has larger priority. Burning Shingo can connect from weak attacks. --- Kasumi Todoh Fighting Style: Todoh Ancient Martial Arts Date of Birth: March 29th Height: 1.54 m Weight: 45 kg Blood type: B Measurements: 75/54/78 Place of Birth: Japan Hobby: Watching Videos (Splatter Flicks mostly) Favorite Food: Napolitan Croquet from the shop on the way to school Favorite Sports: Aikido, Archery Most Important Thing: Amulet from Someone Special Dislikes: Everything that her mother taught (Traditional Dancing, Flower Arrangement, Tea Ceremony) o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Mukade Tatamikakeru: close, b or f + HP Kagyuu Kake: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Hijiate: f + LP o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Kasane Ate: d, df, f+P Kuuchuu Kasane Ate: in air, d, df, f + P Taikuu Kasane Ate: f, d, df + P Ikazuchi Houkou: f, d, df + K Tatsumaki Souda: close, f, df, d, db, b, f + P Futa Tanagokurodan: d, db, b + P Morote Kaeshi: Futa Tanagokurodan, b, db, d, df, f + K Kinoewaru: Morote Kaeshi, d, d + HP Hakusan Momo: d, db, b + K Messhin Mutoh: b, db, d, df, f + LK Sassho Iinshuu: b, db, d, df, f + HK o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Chou Kasane Ate: (d, df, f)x2 + P Kuuchuu Chou Kasane Ate: in air, (d, df, f)x2 + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Changes based from what changed since 96' appearance. Taikuu Kasane Ate is anti-air version of Kasane Ate. Ikazuchi Houkou is a new move. Futa Tanagokurodan and its followups are new (from KOF 99' actually) Can combo from Messhin Mutoh Chou Kasane Ate can be done in the air. --- Eiji Kisaragi Fighting Style: Kisaragi Ryu Ninjutsu Date of Birth: December 25th Height: 1.72 m Weight: 70 kg Blood type: B Place of Birth: Japan Hobby: Performing New techniques Favorite Food: Preserved Food, Canned Food Favorite Sports: None (Ninjas do not play sports) Most Important Thing: His own Fist Dislikes: Kyokugen o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Kuuchuu Ippanzeoi: close, b or f + HP or HK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Kikou Hou: d, df, f + P Kasumi Kiru: d, db, b + P Ryuukagejin: f, d, df + K Kage Utsushi: f, df, d, db, b + K Tenba Kyaku: b, d, db + K Kagenui: in air, d, df, f + P o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Zantetsu Nami: d, df, f, df, d, db, b + P Zantetsu Iibamushiriken: d, df, f, df, d, db, b + K o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Changes based on what changed after '95 appearance Intro vs Kyokugen and Iori Yagami Kagenui is a new move Zantetsu Nami is now a DM Zantetsu Iibamushiriken motion has been modified Tenba Kyaku motion was modified --- Rugal Bernstein Fighting Style : A Gesamtkunst composite with mastery of all fighting styles. Birthdate : February 10th Nationality : Unknown Blood Group : Unknown Height : 197 cm Weight : 103 kg Likes : none Fav. Food : none Strong Sports : All Impt Things : Evil Heart Disliked Things : Justice o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Scorpion Deathlock: close, b or f + HP Scorpion Blow: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Double Tomahawk: f + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Reppuken: d, df, f + P God Press: f, df, d, db, b + P Dark Barrier: d, df, f + K Soul Flower: d, db, b + K Genocide Cutter: f, d, df + K Kaiser Wave: f, b, db, d, df, f + P (chargeable) o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Gigantic Pressure: d, df, f, df, d, db, b + P Dead End Screamer: (d, df, f)x2 + K o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Far LP is fast and cancelable Down HK is faster Far LK is cancelable Guard Cancel HP+HK modified to look like his Close HP Weak Repukken has lesser recovery Weak Kaiser Wave is quicker Weak Genocide Cutter has longer invincibility Strong Genocide Cutter has stronger priority Dead End Screamer is faster New intro vs Krauser and Goenitz ***********************************MINI BOSS*********************************** Orochi Iori Yagami (playable on PS2 only) o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Sakahagi: close, b or f + HP Saka Sakahagi: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Ge Shiki Yumebiki: f + LK Ge Shiki Goufu In "Shinigami": f + LP, LP Ge Shiki Yuri Ori: in air, b + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o 100 Shiki Oniyaki: f, d, df + P 108 Shiki Yami Barai: d, df, f + P 127 Shiki Aoi Bana: d, db, b + P (up to 3 times) 212 Shiki Koto Tsuki In: f, df, d, db, b + K Scum Gale: b, db, d, df, f + P o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Maiden Masher: d, df, f, df, d, db, b + P Eight Wine cups: d, db, b, db, d, df, f + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Scum Gale is a different motion. Based off the KOF 97 version so he lacks his 311 Shiki Sou Kushi Moves faster and has stronger attacks than his original counterpart. --- Orochi Leona Heidern (playable on PS2 only) o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Leona Crush: b or f + HP Ordeal Buckler: b or f + HK Heidern Inferno: in air, b or f or d + HP or HK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Baltic Launcher: b~f + P Moon Slasher: d~u + P X Calibur: d~u + K Grand Saber: b~f + K Gliding Buster: Strong Grand Saber, f + HK I-Slasher: d, db, b + Punch o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o V-Slasher: d, df, f, df, d, db, b + P in air d, df, f, df, d, db, b, (any up position) + P Rebel Spark: d, db, b, db, d, df, f + K Gravity Storm: (d, df, f)x2 + K o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Unlike her normal half, she can move immediately after throwing the I-slasher whereas the her normal self has a small delay before moving. The X-Caliber is the KOF 97' version. She moves faster and does more damage than her normal half. ***********************************LAST BOSS*********************************** Omega Rugal Bernstein (playable on PS2 only) Fighting Style : A Gesamtkunst composite with mastery of all fighting styles. Birthdate : February 10th Nationality : Unknown Blood Group : Unknown Height : 197 cm Weight : 103 kg Likes : none Fav. Food : none Strong Sports : All Impt Things : Evil Heart Disliked Things : Justice o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Scorpion Deathlock: close, b or f + HP Scorpion Blow: close, b or f + HP o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Double Tomahawk: f + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Gravity Smash: d, df, f + P (delayable) Kuuchuu Gravity Smash: in air, d, df, f + P (delayable) Vanishing/Banishing Rush: f, df, d, db, b + P Dark Barrier: d, df, f + K Dark Genocide: f, d, df + P o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Gigantic Pressure: d, df, f, df, d, db, b + P Rugal Execution: (d, df, f)x2 + P Destruction Omega: (d, df, f)x2 + K o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o --- Leopold Goenitz (playable on PS2 only) Fighting Style : Power of Orochi Birthdate : July 20th Nationality : Unknown Blood Group : Unknown Height : 193 cm Weight : 88 kg Likes : Rock-Climing Fav. Food : Mushroom Dishes Strong Sports : Windsurfing Impt Things : Loyalty Disliked Things : Stupid Human o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Meifu no Mon: close, b or f + HP Soukatsu Satsu: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Uranagi: f + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Yonokaze: b, db, d, df, f + any button Wanhyou Mametsu: d, db, b + HP Wanhyou Tokobuse: d, db, b + LP Hyouga: d, db, b + K Shinkototuski Souga: f, df, d, db, b, f + K o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Yamidoukoku: close, (f, df, d, db, b)x2 + P Shinyaitome Mizuchi: d, db, b, db, d, df, f + P Shinyaotome Jisooukoku: Max Mode, d, db, b, db, d, df, f + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Has a new command move called the Uranagi and a new special move called the Shinkototsuki Souga. --- Orochi (playable on PS2 only) o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Arahabaki: close, b or f + HP or HK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Harae: d, df, f + LP Ukei: f, d, df + K Utsushi Iwai: d, df, f + LK or HP Tadasu: d, df, f + HK Honosusori: f, df, d, db, b + any button o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Marukare: (d, df, f)x2 + P Oomiwa: (d, df, f)x2 + K o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o The movenames have been changed Ukei used to be Orochi's Far HK Orochi can now crouch and has a real jumping animation. He can now perform Super Despeartion Moves. Barrier moves are gone. ********************************EX CHARACTERS********************************** Orochi Yashiro o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Baku: close, b or f + HP Beki: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Saku: f + LP Bu: f + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Kujiku Daichi: d, db, b + P Odoru Daichi: b, db, d, df, f + K Niragu Daichi: close, b, db, d, df, f + P Musebu Daichi: close, f, df, d, db, b, f + P o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Araburu Daichi: (d, df, f)x2 + K Ankoku Jigoku Gokuraku Otoshi: (f, df, d, db, b)x2 + P Hoeru Daichi: (d, df, f)x2 + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Most attacks are weaker if used late. Jump HP crosses up Saku can OTG so you can use it twice in a row. Hoeru Daichi and Araburu Daichi are faster --- Orochi Shermie o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Bakurai: close, b or f + HP Enrai: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Kourai: f + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Yatanagi no Muchi: d, db, b + P Shajitsu no Odori: d, db, b + K Mugetsu no Raiun: b, db, d, df, f + LP or B or C or HK Raijin no Tsue: in air, d, df, f + K o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Ankokou Raikoken: (d, df, f)x2 + P Shukumei Genei Shinshi: (d, df, f)x2 + K o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Far LP is faster Down HP has stronger priority Close LK is cancelable on second hit Mugetsu no Raiun is faster Yatanagi no Muchi knocks away opponents even crouchers. Strong Ankoku Raikoken range is longer Shukumei Genei Shinshi nullifies fireballs and moves faster. --- Orochi Chris o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Chi no Batsu: close, b or f + HP Ten no Tsumi: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Muyou no Ono: f + LP Jukei no Oni: f + LK Setsudan no Koto: df + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Taiyou wo Iru Honoo: d, df, f + P Kagami wo Hofuru Honoo: d, db, b + P Tsuki wo Tsumu Honoo: f, d, df + P Shishi wo Kamu Honoo: close, b, db, d, df, f + K o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Ankoku Orochinagi: d, db, b, db, d, df, f + P (delayable) Daichi wo Harau Gou Ka: (d, df, f)x2 + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Jump HP+HK is weaker Jukei no Oni has smaller reach Tsuki wo Tsume Honoo has longer invincibility MAX Ankoku Orochinagi can be connected during a combo. --- 95' Kyo Kusanagi o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Hachi Tetsu: close, b or f + HP Issetsu Seoi Nage: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Ge Shiki: Goufu You: f + HK Ge Shiki: Naraku Otoshi: in air, d + HP 88 Shiki: df + HK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o 108 Shiki Yami Barai: d, df, f + P 100 Shiki Oniyaki: f, d, df + P 101 Shiki Oboro Kuruma: b, d, db + K 202 Shiki Kototsuki You: f, df, d, db, b + K 75 Shiki Kai: d, df, f + LK, LK or HK, HK o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Ura 108 Shiki Orochinagi: d, db, b, db, d, df, f + P (delayable) o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Naraku Otoshi can't be done during front step but still possible during backstep Down HP is weaker Close LP has smaller hitbox Far LP and Far LP are faster Has KOF 95 sound effects --- EX Terry Bogard o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Grasping Upper: close, b or f + HP Buster Throw: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Back Knuckle: f + LP Rising Upper: df + HP o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Power Wave: d, df, f + P Round Wave: f, d, df + P Burn Knuckle: d, db, b + P Crack Shoot: d, db, b + K Rising Tackle: d~u + P Fire Kick: b, db, d, df, f + K o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Power Geyser: d, db, b, db, f + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Has Round Wave from KOF 99' Power Gesyser has Real Bout Special graphics --- EX Andy Bogard o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Gourin Kai: close, b or f + HP Kakaekomi Nage: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Jou Agito: f + LK Age Omote: df + LP o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Zaneiken:db,f + P Gadankou: Zaneiken, d, df, f+P Hishouken: d, db, b + P Shouryuudan: f, d, df + P Kuuhadan: b, db, d, df, f + K Geki Kabehaisui Sho: d, db, b + P (up to 4 times) Bakushin: f, df, d, db, b + P o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Choureppadan: d, db, b, db, d, df, f+K Otokochidan: (d, df, f)x2 + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Hishoken has smaller range Geki Kabehaisui is the KOF 95' style Bakushin is a new move from Real Bout Special Choureppadan is the one from Real Bout Special --- EX Joe Higashi o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Hiza Jigoku: close, b or f + HP Leg Throw: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Low Kick: f + LK Sliding: df + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Hurricane Upper: b, db, d, df, f + P Bakuretsu: P rapidly Finish: Bakuretsu, d, df, f + P Tiger Kick: f, d, df + K Slash Kick: b, db, d, df, f + K Pressure Knee: f, d, df + HP Ougon no Fukurahagi: Pressure Knee, d, db, b + K o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Screw Upper: (d, df, f)x2 + P Thunder Fire: (d, df, f)x2 + K o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Hurricane Upper has less recovery Thunder Fire and Pressure Knee + Ougon no Fukurahagi are new moves. --- EX Ryo Sakazaki o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Tani Otoshi: close, b or f + HP Tomoe Nage: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Hyouchuu Wari: f + LP o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Ko Ou Ken: d, df, f + P Kuuchuu Ko Ou Ken: in air, d, df, f + P Kohou: f, d, df + P Hien Shippu Kyaku: f, df, d, db, b + K Zanretsuken: f, b, f + P o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Ryuuko Ranbu: d, df, f, df, d, db, b + P Haoh Shou Ko Ken: f, b, db, d, df, f + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Hien Shippu Kyaku is the 94' version Kuuchuu Ko Ou Ken can hit someone in the middle of being knocked down from the Zanretsuzan but timing is critical Uses some sound effects from KOF 94 --- EX Robert Garcia o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Ryuuchou Kyaku: close, b or f + HP Kubikiri Nage: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Ryuu Han Shuu: f + LK Kou Ryuu Gokyageri: f + LP o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Ryuugeki Ken: d, df, f + P Ryuuga: f, d, df + P Hien Shippu Kyaku: f, df, d, db, b + K Hien Ryuujin Kyaku: in air, d, db, b + K Gene'i Kyaku: f, b, f + K o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Ryuuko Ranbu: d, df, f, df, d, db, b + P Haoh Shou Ko Ken: f, b, db, d, df, f + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Strong Hien Shippu Kyaku is faster Gene'i Kyaku can be followed up --- EX Yuri Sakazaki o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Oni Harite: close, b or f + HP Silent Nage: close,b or f + HK Tsubame Otoshi: in air and close, b or f or d + C o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Tsubame Tsubasa: f + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Ko ou Ken: d, df, f + P Raiou Ken: in air, d, df, f + K Saiha: d, db, b + P Hyakuretsu Binta: f, df, d, db, b + K o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Hien Hou'ou Kyaku: d, df, f, df, d, db, b + K Haoh Shou Kou Ken: f, b, db, d, df, f + P Shin! Chou Upper: (d, df, f)x2 + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Far D is faster Far LP is cancelable Raiou Ken can only be used in the sky now Can hit opponents who are in the middle of falling down. Sound effects from AOF are used. --- EX Mai Shiranui o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Shiranui Gourin: close, b or f + HP Fuusha Kuzushi: close, b or f + HK Yume-zakura: in air and close, b or f or d + HP o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Benitsuru no Mai: df + LK Kuro Tsubame no Mai: f + LK Daiwa Fuusha Otoshi: in air, d + LP o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Ka Chou Sen: d, df, f + P Ryuu En Bu: d, db, b + P Hissatsu Shinobi Bachi: b, db, d, df, f + K Musasabi no Mai: d~u + P or in air, d, df, f + P Sayochidori: d, db, b + K Kagerou no Mai: d~u + K Genei Shiranui: in air, d, df, f + K Jogaku: Genei Shiranui, K Shita Ago: Genei Shiranui, P o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Chou Hissatsu Shinobi Bachi: d, db, b, db, d, df, f + K Hanaarashi: (d, df, f)x2 + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Genei Shiranui and its follow ups are nw moves and so is the Kagerou no Mai. --- EX King o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Hold Rush: close, b or f + HP Hook Buster: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Sliding Kick: df + HK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Venom Strike: d, df, f + K Trap Shot: f, d, df + K Tornado Kick: f, df, d, db, b + K Moushuu Kyaku: close, b, d, db + K o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Double Strike: (d, df, f)x2 + K Surprise Rose: (d, df, f)x2 + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Double Strike and Surprise Rose are supers. Sliding Kick is cancelable Guard Cancel HP+HK has longer range Down B is cancelable. Venom Strike travels all the way Tornado Kick is similar to '95 Mirage Kick is gone Moshuu Kyaku is new. It can be comboed from stand D and followed with a Trap Shot Silent Flash and Illusion Dance are gone --- EX Ryuji Yamazaki o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Shime Age: close, b or f + HP Bun Nage: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Bussashi: f + LP o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Hebi Tsukai (Joudan)*: d, db, b + LP (delayable) Hebi Tsukai (Chuudan)*: d, db, b + LK (delayable) Hebi Tsukai (Gedan)*: d, db, b + HP (delayable) Daija: Hold any Hebi Tsukai till maximum length before releasing Hebi Damashi: D while holding * moves Sadomazo: b, db, d, df, f + K Sabaki no Aikuchi: f, d, df + P Bai Gaeshi: d, df, f + P Yakiire: f, d, df + LK Bakudan Pachiki: close, f, df, d, db, b, f + P Todome: opponent down, d, d + LK o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Guillotine: (d, df, f)x2 + P Yamazaki Drill: close, (f, df, d, db, b)x2 + P repeatedly (up to 4 Levels) Yamazaki Drill Level 5: Yamazaki Drill Level 4, LP+LK+HP o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Yamazaki Drill can go up to Level 5 by pressing LP+LK+HP during Level 4 but it'll cost a 1 stock in Advance mode and only be used as a DM when low on life. The SDM version is when there is a stock along with low life. Bakudan Pachiki is gone as is the Sunakake. Hebi Tsukai is the Real Bout version Daija is a new move Todome has invicibility while Yamazaki is laughing Sabaki no Aikuchi is modified to move after the 3rd hit. Weak Bai Gaeshi absorbs a fireball and shoots it when the command is repeated --- EX Blue Mary Ryan o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Victor Nage: close, b or f + HP Head Throw: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Hammer Arch: f + LP Climbing Arch: df + LK Double Rolling: f + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Vertical Arrow: f, d, df + K M. Snatcher: Vertical Arrow, f, d, df + K Double Snatcher: Vertical Arrow, f, d, df + K (while M. Escalation activated) Straight Slicer: b~f + K Stun Fang: Straight Slicer, d, df, f + K Double Clutch: Straight Slicer, d, df, f + K (while M. Escalation activated) Young Dive: d~u + K Dangerous Spider: Young Dive, P Reverse Kick: Yang Dive, K Real Counter: d, db, b + P German Suplex: Real Counter, b, db, d, df, f + P Face Lock: Real Counter, b, db, d, df, f + K Spin Fall: d, df, f + K Double Spider: d, df, f + P (while M. Escalation activated) M. Spider: in air, d, df, f + P Leg Press: opponent down, d, d + LK o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o M. Daibing Smasher: close, (f, df, d, db, b)x2 + K M. Escalation: (d, df, f)x2 + P While M. Escalation is activated.. M. Triple Ecstacy: Double Spider, Double Clutch or HKouble Snatcher, d + P M. Dynamite Swing: Dangerous Spider, German Suplex, M.Spider or Facelock, d + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o M. Spider done in the air Several new moves compared to her normal self. Backdrop Real, M. Reverse Facelock, M Head Buster, and Crab Clutch are gone. M. Splash Rose and M. Typhoon are gone. --- EX Billy Kane o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Jigoku Otoshi: close, b or f + HP Ippon Zuri Nage: close, b or f + HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Dai Kaiten Geri: f + LP Boutaka Tobigeri: f + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Sansetsu Kon Chuudan Uchi: b, db, d, df, f + P Kaen: Sansetsu Kon Chuudan Uchi, d, df, f + P Senpuu Kon: LP repeatedly Shuutenren Hakon: HP repeatedly Kyoushuu Hishou Kon: f, d, df + K Karyuu Tsuigeki Kon: d, db, b + LK Suzume Otoshi: d, db, b + P o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Chou Kaen Senpuu Kon: d, df, f, df, d, db, b + P Salamander Storm: (d, df, f)x2 + P Kuren Satsu Kon: (d, df, f)x2 + K o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Karyuu Tsuigeki (for EX it is) and Kuren Satsu Kon are new moves. Down HK hits once Far LP has medium priority Eiji no longer appears in intro vs Iori Yagami --- EX Geese Howard o----------------------o THROWS o----------------------o Tate Katate Nage: close, b or f + HP or HK o----------------------o COMMAND MOVES o----------------------o Raikou Mawashi: f + LK o----------------------o SPECIAL MOVES o----------------------o Reppuken: d, df, f + LP Double Reppuken: d, df, f + HP Shippuken: in air, d, db, b + LP Double Shippuken: in air, d, db, b + HP Joudan Atemi Nage: b, db, d, df, f + LK Chuudan Atemi Uchi: f, df, d, db, b + HK Yokoshima Kage Ken: f, df, d, db, b + P Shinkuunage: close, f, df, d, db, b, f + P Raimei Gou Hazakinage: downed opponent, df + HP o----------------------o DESPERATION MOVES o----------------------o Raging Storm: db, f, df, d, db, b, df + P Rashoumon: nearby opponent, (f, df, d, db, b)x2 + P o----------------------o NOTES/CHANGES o----------------------o Reppukens and Shippukens are projectiles. Reppuken is slow but large Kadan Atemi Uchi is gone Raging Storm graphics are modified to have the front of Geese protected. Chuudan Atemi Nage replaced by Chuudan Atemi Uchi. Yokoshima Kage Ken has added green flames Deadly Rave is gone. o---------------------o CHALLENGES o---------------------o 1: Perform 5 Counterthrows Difficulty: * Used character: Any Versus: Kyo Kusangi What to do: When grabbed, press f + HP or HK 2. Perform 5 Guard Cancel Attacks Difficulty: * Used charcter: Kyo (Advanced Mode) Versus: Terry Bogard What to do: Block an attack and press HP+HK to counterattack. 3. Perform 5 Safe Rolls Difficulty: ** Used character: Any Versus: Goro Daimon What to do: When Goro knocks you down, press LP+LK before he uses his Kirikabu Gaeshi. 4. Defeat the opponent who repeatedly uses LP+LK during the challenge. Difficulty: ** Used character: Any Versus: Leona What to do: Nail Leona with a good move as she is coming out of a slide. 5. Perform 5 Forward Guard Cancel Rolls Difficulty: ** Used character: Any Versus: Ryuji Yamazaki What to do: Block Yamazaki's Hebi Tsukai Gedan low then f+LP+LK. 6. Opponent attempts to use the Guard Cancel Attack, win the match. Difficulty: ** Used character: Any (preferably Extra Mode) Versus: Iori Yagami What to do: Use an attack as bait then Dodge Attack and combo if you can. 7. Use a Normal attack -> Command Attack -> Special Move combo Difficulty: * Used character: Iori Yagami Versus: Andy Bogard What to do: My best combo was Jump C -> Shingami (1 hit) -> Oniyaki (Jump C -> f + LK -> f,d,df + P) 8. Kyokugenryu Medley Difficulty: *~*** Used Character: Eiji Kisargi or Kasumi Todoh Versus: EX Yuri, EX Robert, EX Ryo, and Takuma in that order What to do: No foolproof advice here but I will say that if you can't beat Yuri then you fucking suck and shouldn't bother playing the challenge mode. She offers little to no resistance. As you move along, it gets harder as Ryo, Robert, and Takuma step up the difficulty when you reach them. You only have one lifebar which regains some power when you beat one of them. Eiji's new Kagenui is a good move to use here. 9. Use a middle jump -> stand attack -> special move combo. Difficulty: **** Used Character: Anyone Versus: Benimaru Nikaido What to do: I fucking hated this one. You have to do a short shadow jump by pressing down then taping up/forward and land an attack which is the hardest part to do. The rest is history after you land that first attack depending on your character. 10. Guard Crush the opponent and quickly land another hit Difficulty: *** Used Character: Anyone Versus: Clark Still What to do: Use any string of attacks that Guard Crushes Clark and lets you get another hit in while he is stunned. 11. Counter opponents jump attack with an Oniyaki 5 straight times Difficulty: * Used Character: Kyo Versus: Ralf Jones What to do: When you see Ralf jump time your (f,d,df + P) to counter his attack 5 times in a row. Mess up and it resets to 0. 12. Combo into a Desperation Move Difficulty: * Used Character: Anyone Versus: Joe Higashi What to do: I used Yuri's close C -> Hien Rekkou (d,df,f)x2 + P 13. Quick Dodge special combo Difficulty: ** Used Character: Anyone Versus: Sie Kensou What to do: Use any character that can attack -> Quick Dodge -> attack -> Special Move. 14. Quick Max special combo Difficulty: * (with R1), ** (without using R1) Used Character: Anyone (EX mode) Versus: Athena Asamiya What to do: Attack, LP+LK+SP (R1), special move. 15. Fatal Fury Medley Difficulty: *, ** for Krauser Used Character: Geese Howard or EX Geese Versus: EX Yamazaki, EX Mary, EX Mai, EX Joe, EX Andy, Kim, Krauser, and EX Terry in that order. What to do: Use EX Geese and Double Reppuken and Double Shippuken your way to victory against all except Krauser who should be the only one to give you hell. Against him, rely on getting as many hits in as you can. Once he is down then Terry is a pushover. 16. Use a 50% combo to defeat the opponent Difficulty: * Used Character: Anyone Versus: What to do: Use Orochi Yashiro's Hoeru Daichi SDM and charge it all the way and once he releases it, fight is over. 17. Same as Mission 6 except there is now Quick Dodging Difficulty: * Used Character: Anyone Versus: Yuri Sakazaki What to do: Spam Goro's Jirashin (f,d,df + LP) and that's it. 18. Use 3 straight Raging Storm Counters Difficulty: *** Used Character: Geese Howard Versus: Mai Shiranui What to do: Use the Raging Storm as Mai jumps in to attack 3 straight times but if you mess up the counter resets at 0. To make it easier, use the (f,df,d,db,b)x2, df + P motion 19. Normal Attack -> Command Attack -> Desperation Move combo Difficulty: **** Used Character: Goro Daimon Versus: Chizuru Kagura What to do: This is tough, you must combo the Zujo Barai into the Jigoku Gokuraku Otoshi DM. So the combo goes: A -> df + HK -> (f,df,d,db,b)x2 + P 20. Quick Max n Quick Dodge Super Combo Difficulty: *** Used Character: Kyo Kusanagi Versus: Brian Battler What to do: Use his Goufu You (f+B) -> Quick Max during first hit -> Quick Dodge -> Dodge Attack -> Orochinagi 21. Orochi Clan Medley Difficulty: **** Used Character: Kyo, Iori and Chizuru Versus: Yamazaki, Mature, Vice, Orochi Yashiro, Orochi Shermie, Orochi Chris, Goenitz, and Orochi in that order. What to do: Chizuru's Kotowari is said to work well for the whole mission but against some characters, Kyo's R.E.D. Kick beats the hell out of some of them especially Goenitz and Orochi depending on the version used. 22. Juggle Opponent with 4 special moves in a row Difficulty: **** Used Character: EX Kyo Versus: King What to do: Do a Strong 75 Shiki Kai for 2 hits (d, df, f + HK, HK) -> Weak Oboro Kuruma (b, d, db + LK), Quick Max, another Weak Oboro Kuruma, and an Oniyaki in the corner. 23. Deal 70% damage in one combo Difficulty: ***** Used Character: Anyone Versus: Takuma Sakazaki What to do: Use Kasumi, it takes timing to get the distance right but use her Chou Kasane Ate SDM at maximum power and then do the DM version of it. It is possible to do another SDM version instead 24. Do a 26 hit combo Difficulty: ***** Used Character: Heavy D! Versus: Terry Bogard What to do: MAX, Crossup with an LK -> 6 d + LK -> d + LP -> Quick MAX -> D.Crazy SDM 25. Do a 31 hit combo Difficulty: ***** Used Character: EX Robert Garcia Versus: Heidern What to do: Jump HK, HP, Gene'i Kyaku (f,b,f + K) -> Quick Max -> Ryuuhanshuu (f + LK) -> Gene'i Kyaku -> Ryuuga (f,d,df + P) 26. Do a 7 hit combo Difficulty: **** Used Character: EX Mary Versus: Saisyu Kusanagi What to do: Jump LK -> HP -> Hammer Arch (f + LP) -> Quick Dodge -> Dodge Attack -> Straight Slicer (b~f + K) -> Stun Fang (d,df,f + K) when opponent is down, do the Leg Press (d,d + LK) 27. Do 100% damage against Ralf's Galactica Phantom SDM Difficulty: ***** Used Character: Anyone Versus: Ralf Jones What to do: Use Athena and do her Shining Crystal Bit DM from a few steps away. You can also hit Ralf with an HP then do a GP yourself. He will hit you and you will return the favor and beat him. 28. Do a special move -> DM combo Difficulty: *** Used Character: Ryo Versus: Mr. Big What to do: Do a Strong HienShippu Kyaku (f, df, d, db, b + SK) -> QuickMAX followed by a Tenchi Haoh Ken (d,df,f)x2 + P combo 29. Use a 33 hit combo Difficulty: **** Used Character: King Versus: Ryo Sakazaki What to do: Charge up to a stock first. Jump LP -> HK -> Strong Moshuu Kyaku (b, d, db + HK) -> Weak Tornado Kick (f,df,d,db,b + LK) -> Weak Trap Shot (f,d,df + LK), QuickMAX, Weak Tornado Kick. 30. Boss Medley Difficulty: ** Used Character: Anyone Versus: Orochi Iori, Orochi Leona, Goenitz, Omega Rugal, and Orochi in that order. What to do: Use EX Geese. Use the Double Reppuken all day on everyone except Omega Rugal. He is a little tougher. However, if you stand a little out of range of his Genocide Cutter then you can spam the Double Reppuken to hit him when he goes for the Genocide Cutter everytime. o---------------------o CONTACT ME o---------------------o azulfria[at]hotmail[dot]com [at] = @ and [dot] = . Don't want any email bots. Thank you for reading -Ice Queen Zero