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First, I want to say how impressed I am with our community. The amount of information and discussion happening here is amazing. The wiki pages are really starting to come together nicely thanks to KrazyKone123's rally cry and the community's response to that. We all owe the AI players a huge thanks as well for the amount of information they's provided as well as the hype they've built both for the community and King of Fighters. Dream Cancel is growing by leaps and bounds thanks to all of the effort of the members.

I've recently been contacted by a few other sites interested in collaborating with us: Orochinagi and iPLAYWINNER. Gunsmith at Orochinagi is impressed with our wiki pages and has asked permission to link to them and to contribute there. I've discussed it with Kane317 and KrazyKone123 and we all see this as a good thing. We will maintain editorial control and will keep the wiki pages looking as good or better than they are now.

Haunts from IPW in interested in collaborating with us as he has a lot of KoF fans on his site but not that much information. As a community, we need to figure out what sort of collaboration. The front page is really just a news outlet which hosts the latest videos, news, etc. about KoF XIII. I would love to see more community written items on the homepage - analysis of matches, tips on the mechanics of XIII and 2K2UM, etc.

Please propose any ideas you have in this thread so that we can discuss them and figure out what's best for the Dream Cancel community.

[Notation]

Notation

= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible

Throws
/ + / close = Manier
A simple grab then smack, a pretty straight forward throw
- Can be broken
- Hit Detection: Close
- Damage: 100

Command Moves
+ = Cou de Pied Ann
A hard thrust kick attack much like her CD attack, excellent reach, really good for stringing stand attacks into special attacks
- Cancellable
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 50

Special Attacks
+ / = Etincelles *
Light swipe attack, the weak version comes out fairly quick so it can be safely be used to build meter when the opponent is on the other side of the screen or on the ground, the strong version stays out a bit longer but at the same time has a slower start-up so it may be difficult to combo into, it can also nullify projectiles whether they're on the ground or in the air, all versions knockdown standing opponents, both the weak and strong versions are super cancel-able on the 2nd hit
- EX does more hits and comes out just as fast as the weak version
- Super Cancellable
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 70/55x2/60x3

+ / = Coup De Veine *
A very fast light uppercut that juggles the opponent, weak version goes about half screen but can be chained together twice, strong version goes farther and can be chained to the weak version also has start-up invincibility, both version can be drive/super canceled on hit
- EX has complete invincibility during the dash, goes pass projectiles and when it hits it launches the opponent into the air vertically
- Drive/Super Cancellable
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 60/80

+ / = Reverie-souhaiter
Forward dash, has upper body invincibility
- Cancellable

+ / = Reverie-prier
Backward dash, has lower body invincibility
- Cancellable

+ / = Reverie-jere
Instant counter teleport that punishes normals to EX attacks, weak version works against air attacks although it's not fast enough to follow-up with a punish so it's more like a quick getaway move or reversal, strong version works against low/mid attacks and the recovery is good enough to follow-up with a punish or a throws
- EX is an instant counter that works on high/mid/low attacks, when successfully used it temporarily locks the opponent in hit-stun long enough for you to start a combo and punish accordingly, also when used on an air opponent it automatically pulls them to the ground
- Cancellable
- Hit Detection: Close High/Mid/Low on hit

+ / (close) = Mistral *
A light pillar instant command grab that launches the opponent into the air then they plummet to the ground
- EX launches the opponent higher into the air which allows you to combo afterward
- Hit Detection: Close
- Damage: 150/100

Desperation Moves
x 2 + / = Noble Blanc
Elisabeth steps forward and makes a large light energy ball, nullifies all projectiles thrown at it, good for interrupting jump-ins and attacks their attack
- EX The light energy ball leaves her hand and hits the opponent 12 times, it also carries them to the other side of the screen whether they're on the ground or in the air
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 18x10/20x14+60

+ / = Grand Rafale
Light uppercut to a light palm attack in the air, obscenely fast, it's so fast that it easily connects after the majority of air-to-air attacks along with her weak Coup de Veine, can be max-canceled on hit when in HD mode
- Max Cancellable
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 40+10x13+30

Neomax
+ = Etoile Filanto
Instant counter to full screen light wave attack, when used as a standalone move it only activates as a counter, when max canceled it completely bypasses the counter aspect
- Hit Detection: Hit
- Damage: 25x19


Elizabeth's Wiki entry.

Console changes:
- Etincelle (qcf+P) builds up less meter
- Ex Reverie-Geler (qcb+P) has a longer recovery time on a success. Because of that, normal moves can’t be used to make an additional hit. The recovery time can be canceled with a special.
- An Ex version of her Reverie-Souhaiter (qcb+K) and Reverie-Prier (qcf+K) have been added in the game. It’s invincible while in movement and cancelable with a special. What’s more, the special will automatically come out as an Ex version without the cost of a meter. However, supers are an exception and will not turn into an Ex.
* Grand Rafale’s (qcf,hcb+P) damage has been dropped from 200 to 150.
- Noble-Blanche (qcf*2+P) has longer invincibility.
- Ex Noble-Blanche’s hitbox has been changed so that it’s easier to get in all the multiple hits. With this change, it lands full hit in the corner.
* Grand Rafale has more Max cancelable frames.

Producer Yamamoto says:
With the new Ex version of Reverie-souhaiter and Reverie-prier, she has more options for attacks. It can even be used as a sort of running throw with Mistral (hcb~f+P), so please try things out. Grand Rafale’s damage has been reduced to 150, but it can be Max canceled even after the first hit now. Also, Noble-Blanche can be Max canceled as well, so it can be used in various situations such as the finishing touch on combos.

[Notation]

Notation
= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible

Command Moves
+ = Ashitou Kyaku
Takuma does a thrust kick kicking his opponent in the gut, good hit-stun and good reach everything that needed for a good command normal, the recovery is pretty decent as well
- Cancellable
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 50

Special Attacks
+ / = Ko Ou Ken *

+ / = Kyoukugen Ko Ou *

, , + / = Zanretsuken *

Charge , + / = Hienshippukyaku *

+ / = Kyokugen Houken *

Desperation Moves
+ / = Haohshikoken *

+ /

Neomax
x 2 + = Built Upper


Takuma's Wiki entry.

Console changes:
- Jump CD comes out faster
- Stun value on attacks has been lowered
* EX Kyokugen Koou comes out faster and has quicker recovery. Still can’t be comboed from a normal or direction attack.
- Fierce Ryuuko Ranbu comes out faster. It’s still slower than the weak version, but it has invincibility until after the hit detection comes out.
- Weak Hienshippukyaku’s damage reduced from 70 to 50.

Producer Yamamoto says:
He has less stun values than the arcade, but he’s still easier to dizzy the opponent than other characters. Also, it’s not written above but damages on his other specials have also been raised, and he’s a character that can do high damage. He’s been buffed in a lot of places like his air CD and invincible Fierce Ryuuko Ranbu, so please try using him.

[Notation]

Notation
= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible

Normals

Standing
st. : Standard punch attack, fast and stops a lot of short-hops too
- Cancellable
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 25

st. : Quick low kick attack (hits low), very quick
- Cancellable
- Hit Detection: Low
- Damage: 30

st. : Strong punch that's aimed slightly upward, good range and an okay AA, has pretty good hitstun so it may end up starting a few combos
- Whiff/Cancellable
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 80

st. : Jumping turn kick, great reach and can be used to avoid some attacks that are aimed low as well, it's a little slow though.
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 80

cl. : Up close strong punch, because of how quick it is it's gonna be your main bnb/combo starter of choice
- Cancel-able
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 70
Crouching

cr. : Crouching punch attack, very quick poke, preferred to be chained to his df+D
- Chain/Cancellable
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 25

cr. : A quick crouching kick, a great poke that's good for chaining into combos, excellent range, can be chained
- Chainable
- Hit Detection: Low
- Damage: 30

cr. : Crouch uppercut attack, good reach, great priority, very fast, good as an AA, cancel-able, this move got it all
- Cancellable
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 70

cr. : Crouch sweep attack, knocks standing opponents down when hit, good reach but it's rather slow
- Whiff/Cancellable
- Hit Detection: Low
- Damage: 80

Jumping
j. : Jumping elbow attack, it comes out fast but the range is mediocre
- Cancellable
- Hit Detection: Mid
- Damage: 45(40)

j. : Jumping knee attack, good priority and stays out for a bit, crosses-up
- Hit Detection: Mid
- Damage: 45(40)

j. : Jumping punch attack, a great jump-in move and does good damage as well, crosses-up
- Hit Detection: Mid
- Damage: 72(70)

j. : Good priority, useful in air-to-air and should be used earlier than later because of it's range
- Hit Detection: Mid
- Damage: 70(68)

Blowback Attack
: Shoulder tackle, very fast
- Whiff/Cancellable
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 75

j. : Air shoulder tackle, comes out pretty quick, delivers a chunk of hitstun like many other CD attacks
- Cancellable
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 90(80)

GC : Guard Cancel Blowback Attack
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 10

Throw
/ + / close = Issetsu Seoi Nage
A slam to elbow drop, nothing much else
- Can be broken
- Hit Detection: Close
- Damage: 65+38

Command Normals
+ = Goufu You
Overhead kick, works well with after moves with a lot of hitstun, overhead on crouching opponents
- Cancellable
- Hit Detection: Mid/High
- Damage: 75(60)

+ = 88 Shiki
2 low sweep kicks, good range, connects after crouch normals and his st. C fairly well
- Free cancellable on first hit
- Hit Detection: Low
- Damage: 30+45

/ / + in air = Naraku Otoshi
Two-handed downward haymaker attack, when successfully used air-to-air it slams the opponent to the ground, has a lot of hitstun so it can be used to jump-in and start a combo, when used during a backdash it makes him hop backward further and quicker, can cross up
- Hard Knockdown on air opponents
- Hit Detection: Mid
- Damage: 50

Special Moves
+ / = Yamibarai *
A flame projectile that goes across the ground towards the other side of the screen, weak version slowly goes across the ground, the strong version goes much faster
- EX comes out very quickly making it very easy to combo into, knocks opponent down
- Super Cancellable on hit, need to be close
- Hit Detection: Low
- Damage: 60/100

+ / = Oniyaki *
An uppercut imbued with flames, has a wide hitbox so it punishes a lot of jump-ins (and some pokes) easily, weak version does one hit while the strong version does 3 hits, both versions make him rise into the air in a diagonal fashion, both versions can be drive/super canceled on the first hit
- EX rises into the air vertically instead of diagonally, also has a vacuum effect on hit pulling them into the uppercut, has more invincibility/auto-guard and does 4 hits
- Drive/Super Cancellable
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 55+25/80+25x2/70+20x9

+ / = Kotokskio *
Rushing elbow to grab attack, very quick and has lower body invincibility at start-up, works well after most normals and juggle attacks, weak version goes about 75% of the screen and has good recovery, strong version goes full-screen
- EX changes the properties to a 1F command grab
- Drive/Super Cancellable on first hit
- Hit Detection: High/Close
- Damage: 30+135/180

+ / = Oborogurma *
Quick jump kick(s), weak version does one hit and juggles the opponent, strong version does three hits slamming the opponent down on the third hit, both versions are unsafe when whiffed, weak version can be drive/super canceled on the first hit while the strong/EX version can be super canceled on the second hit
- EX mimics the strong version except with more invincibility at start-up, comes out quicker
- Super Cancellable on the first/second hit
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 40/40x2+70/60x2+100

+ / = Kai *
2 jumping kick attacks, weak version simply knocks the opponent down but it's pretty safe, strong version launches the opponent higher into the air for a possible folow-up, can be super canceled upon second hit
- EX comes out much quicker making it easier to connect after his df+D
- Super Cancellable
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 35x2/30x2/40x2

Desperation Moves
+ / = Orochinagi *
Flaming wave attack, does a nice amount of chip damage, hold to delay, both the ground and EX versions can be max canceled on hit

+ / in air = Air Orochinagi
Air flaming wave attack, mimics the ground version except done in the air now, pushes Kyo back slightly after activation
- EX has 1F invincible start-up, more damage, and does three hits instead of one
- Max Cancellable on ground, on hit
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 210/120x3

Neomax
x 2 + / = Ama No Murakumo
Kyo throws a small flame across the screen and if it hits the opponent fire pillars rise from the ground hitting the opponent ten times, comes out very quickly making it useful to punish everything from fireballs to laggy moves, however if it misses Kyo stands in place for about a second and a half leaving him wide open to be punished.
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 45x10


Kyo's Wiki entry.

Console changes:
- (shown in video) 88 Shiki (df+D) moves forward more. As a result, stand C, df+D, QCF+K now does the full four hits.
- Kototsuki You (HCB+K) has more lag on block
- (shown in video) B version of 75 Shiki Kai (QCF+K) can now be followed up with other attacks. On the ground you can only follow up with an uppercut, but on a mid-air hit you can do more interesting things.
- (shown in video) Added an EX version for his mid-air Orochinagi. It does 3 hits and 300 damage. Unlike the ground version it has no invincibility but is very fast, so you can use it in combos or in air-to-air battles.
- far D has less lag.

Yamamoto �" The air Orochinagi which he learned in KOF Sky Stage (laughs) and now the EX version on top of that has made him a master of the move. It’s now possible to do high damage combos off of a hit confirm with his df.HK>fb+HK {df.D > qcf+D}combo. Please try him out now that he has so many more attack options.

[Notation]

Notation
= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible

Throw
/ + / = Kokakugeki

Command Normals
+ = Fusenkyaku
His forward kick to the gut from his previous version, good reach, cancelable by itself, best move to activate HD with, and perfect to be used in most his combos.

Special Moves
+ / (C version chargeable, cancel charge by pressing / ) = Geki-Ken *
Swinging punch that lunges himself forward, good startup and recovery for his light version. A version is the most abusable move in his repertoire, safe when blocked, perfect to stop grass hopping opponents. Fully charged C version mimicks his DM with a DM flash, does real good damage if it connects (~30% if I'm not mistaken), deceivingly good vertical hitbox, crumples opponent upon connection. Guarding a fully charged leads to a Guard Crash into full combo.
- Ex travels farther, starts up quicker, and goes through projectiles.

+ = Fuku Tora Geki *
∟ + = Kanyuu Ryugeki
Two-parter starting with his double hand overhead then swinging back upwards launches the opponent for a low juggle (can be Super Canceled (SC'd) into his x2 + / DM). Retains it's overhead properties despite being in a block string however is not safe when blocked if your opponent has a fast countering move. Unlike XII, he can cancel his qcb + A off of his command attack f + B. Extremely useful in his mixups and most damaging special to SC off of.
- EX version juggles opponents higher (high enough to connect his qcf x2 + A/C DM).

+ / = Tenrenken *
Lunges forward with a sliding grounded uppercut. Not as useful for anti-air as XII as he slides forward even with the B version. Only useful for anticipated hops and maybe some jumps. version combos off his BnB s., chain.
- EX version is much more useful, does an added hit and allows for juggles but is not the anti-air move that you would expect. Follow up with a + for juggles (otherwise opponent is too high and falls down vertically).

  + / = Tamaken *
Command throw which combos off his chain and even his light attacks if he's close enough. Without and drive canceling or super canceling, this is his strongest comboable special (even slightly stronger than Shen Woo Hammer).
- EX version crumples the opponent and allows for jugglable followups like (DM, + , EX / ).

+ = Tamaken Deflect
Reflects incoming projectile. You can cancel the ending frames into any move however the most practical one is Shen Woo Punch Lite and cancel if needed.

Desperation Moves
x2 + / = Tatsu!! Gekiken! *
Buffed up version of his of Shen Woo Punch Lite, does good damage, and is invincible after startup.
- EX version is much faster.

(costs two stocks) = Bakuten
Causes Shen Woo to explode and glow yellow like SSJ. The explosion itself does about 312dmg and his attack increases by 30% while in this mode.  Note, normally the minimum any DM gets scaled down to is .5 but since he gets the 30% increase the minimum the CABC DM does in a combo is .65 of 240, or 156dmg.

Neomax
+ = Tensho Bakushingeki
Fast chase down punisher, Shen glides across the screen and activates an upwards punch sending a blast upwards


Shen's Wiki entry.

Console changes:
* Gekiken Fakeout has faster recovery. It’ll fail if the kick button is pressed too soon.
Gekiken maxed out will chip half the opponent’s guard meter
* Danken(throw) comes out slower. Neither weak nor fierce has invincibility. However, it can be Drivecanceled.
* Danken(reflect) builds up meter on a success. No drive meter buildup.
* EX Fukkogeki>Kouryuugeki has slower recovery when blocked. Completely punishable

Producer Yamamoto says: We’ve did a lot of adjustments to his Danken. The throw version is no longer 1F, but it can be drive canceled for additional damage. Gekiken’s feint has quicker recovery so it can be used to lengthen attack strings.

[Notation]

Notation

= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible


Throws

/ + / = Sakahagi
A simple grab then scratch, pretty normal
- Can be broken
- Hit Detection: Close
- Damage: 100


Command Normals

+ , = Yumebiki
Double claw attack, he does one hit but if you input the same motion again he'll do another claw attack
- Cancel-able
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 30+45

+ in air = Yuri Ori
An overhead kick attack, when timed right it crosses up on the opponent leaving them completely helpless
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 55

+ = Kui
An overhead haymaker, hits mid on standing opponents but it's an overhead on crouching opponents
- Cancellable
- Hit Detection: Mid/High
- Damage: 70


Special Attacks

+ / = Nueuchi *
An upward claw attack that extends from his hand, the weak version does one hit while the strong version does two, juggles opponents when used as an AA, drive/super cancellable as soon as the hit registers

- EX - Does more hits, faster start-up, and has complete invincibility making it extremely good to punish special attacks to DM's
- Drive/Super Cancel-able
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 60/75/65x3

+ / = Shogetsu *
A double claw attack that juggles the opponent, weak version does one hit, the strong version does two hits, both version can be drive/super canceled on hit
- EX has invincibility at start-up and knocks the opponent into the air slightly, does two hits
- Drive/Super Cancel-able
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 25+40/40x2/60+80

+ / = Akegarasu *
Forward claw slash attack, chips guard very well, weak version goes 1/3 screen while the strong version goes 3/4's of the screen
- EX - Invincibility at start-up and does an extra hit
- Drive/Super Cancellable
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 60/70x2

+ /;c close = Tsuchitsubaki *
A command grab to slam, when the opponents hits the ground they bounce into the air (switching sides) for a possible combo follow-up
- EX launches the opponent very high into the air, long enough to combo afterward
- Hit Detection: Close
- Damage: 50


Desperation Moves

+ / = Maiden Masher *
Iori dashes across the screen and if he hits the opponent he does a long combo that mainly consists of scratches and it ends with one big slash, max cancel-able on the last hit
- EX is more invincible/faster start-up and does more hits
- Max Cancellable
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 0+8x12+12x5+120/0+10x3+16x8+150


Neomax

x 2+ + = Yatagarasu
Iori drags his hand on the ground then proceeds to do a very large claw slash to his opponent with a bloody, shadowy background, if it doesn't connect the range is still very horizontal and vertical but it does less damage depending on the distance between him and the opponent
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 80+80x5


Iori's Wiki entry.

Console changes:
* Geshiki Kui (df + C) has a larger hitbox than before. Easier to attack opponent from his command throw.
* Fierce Shogetsu (qcb+P) moves more forward. It combos in most situations after close C> Yumebiki(forward + A A).
* Yaotome (including EX) can’t be saferolled after it hits.
* EX Shogetsu’s invinciblity has been taken out. However, he’s still invincible on his legs.
- Fierce Akegarasu (qcb+K) has shorter recovery when blocked. Can’t be punished with normal moves.

Producer Yamamoto says:
With Fierce Shogetsu’s longer reach and Fierce Akegarasu’s shorter recovery, it’s easier to do strings and combos. His Yaotome can’t be saferolled so attacking on wakeups may become important. With his EX Akegarasu’s projectile invincibility and EX Yaotome’s long invincibility, we’ve designed him to be playable in a different style from Flame Iori. Enjoy this Claw Iori that’s a bit different from the arcade version.

[Notation]

Notation
= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible

Throw
/ + /

Command Moves
+ (ground or air) = Genmu Ken *

+ (ground or air) = Genmu Kyaku *

Special Moves
+ / = Hike Kyaku Zen *

+ / = Hike Kyaku Ushiro *

+ / = Juon Shikon *

+ / (x3) = Suteki Juryu *

Desperation Moves
+ / = Genmu Bakko Shikon

Neomax
x 2 + = Juon Ko Ha

Duo Lon's Wiki entry.

Console changes:
*Hit stun on EX f.A is adjusted. It is possible to combo with a strong attack or qcb.A after EX f.A.
*EX rekka can be cancelled with a special or greater
*fb frames have been adjusted. It is now easier to include the weak version in attacks strings and combos as it is faster.
*f.B can be cancelled by super or greater
-Damage adjusted on NM from 400 to 480

Yamamoto:
f.B, aside from one shot cancels, the following is also possible: f.A>qcb.B>f.B>super ,so a f.A intitiated hit confirm combo. His fb is now easier to leave on the screen so coordinate attacks with it on the screen.

[Notation]

Notation
= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible

Throw
/ + /

Command Normals
+ = One Inch Punch

Special Moves
+ / = Eins Trigger *
∟ + = Second Shoot
∟ + = Second Shell
∟ \ + / = Blackout

+ / = Blackout *

+ / (ground or air) = Minute Spike *
∟ + / (Narrow Spike, ground variant only)

+ / = Crow Bites *
∟ + (Crow Bites Plus, from C version only)

Desperation Moves
x 2 + / = Heat Drive

+ / = Chain Drive *

Neomax
x 2 + = Hyper Chain Drive


K''s Wiki entry.

Console changes:
*EX Ein trigger > 2nd shoot properties have been changed. The projectile hits twice and gradually increases in speed.
-Hit box and attack frames have been altered on j.B and j.D
*Air minute spike anywhere juggles
*Recovery improved on minute spike
-Recovery lengthened on Ein trigger �" includes 2nd shoot/2nd shell
-Recovery lengthened for narrow spike when blocked
-Weak crow bites has less invincibility. Note that it is only upper body invincible.
-Minute spike properties changed (includes air). Move initiates at a consistent speed regardless of distance to the opponent.
*EX chain drive has special hit properties.

Yamamoto:
Although there are several nerfs, it is possible to score extra damage using air minute spike and the special hit properties on chain drive which was not possible in the arcade. You’ll be able to make up for the nerfs by jumping on chances to aggressively score additional damage. Worthy of special mention �" EX 2nd shoot has been changed. It was often used to zone, but can now be used to gain the initiative from long distance.

[Notation]

Notation
= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible

Normals

Standing
st. - Quick palm-strike. Can stop short hops.
- Cancellable
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 25

st. - A short kick with decent range.
- Can't be canceled. (But please see command normals for more info on this move.)
- Hit Detection: High.
- Damage: 30

st. - A strong punch with great range. Quite useful.
- Cancellable.
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 80

st. - A roundhouse kick. A bit slow compared to his far C above.
- Can't be canceled.
- Hit Detection: High.
- Damage: 80

Close Normals
cl. - Downward elbow strike with limited range.
- Cancellable
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 70

cl. - Strong kick aimed upwards. Can be used as an anti-air.
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 70

Crouching
cr. - A crouching short punch.
- Chain/Cancellable
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 25

cr. - A crouching kick, with great speed. Essential for poking.
- Chain/Cancellable
- Hit Detection: Low
- Damage: 30

cr. - A crouching punch aimed forward.
- Cancellable
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 70

cr. - A crouching kicks that knocks down standing opponents. Fast and meaty. Recommended.
- Can't be canceled.
- Hit Detection: Low
- Damage: 80

Jumping
j. - Short palm-strike aimed downward.
- Hit Detection: Mid
- Damage: 45(40)

j. - A jumping kick aimed forward, giving it good range for air-to-air.
- Hit Detection: Mid
- Damage: 45(40)

j. - Like j.A, it's a downward-aimed palm-strike, but more damaging and a bit slower.
- Hit Detection: Mid
- Damage: 72(70)

j. - A strong kick aimed downward. Great for jump-ins, and cross-ups.
- Hit Detection: Mid
- Damage: 70(68)

Blowback Attack
- A quick round-house kick.
- Cancellable
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 75

j.  - A hard kick, aimed forward.
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 90(80)

GC - Same animation as his normal blowback.  
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 10

Throw
/ +   /  = Kakaekomi Nage
Andy grabs opponent and flings them forward (or back).
- Can be broken
- Hit Detection: Throw
- Damage: 100

Command Normals
+  = Hirateuchi
Andy leans forward slightly delivering a long-range palm-strike. Can be comboed into from close C, cr. A and cr. B. Learn to love this move.
- Cancellable
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 55

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This is a special combination where Andy links his standing B and standing (far) D. However, outside of HD mode, he can't follow up this combination with anything. The only purpose this serves is as a lead-in to HD combos (i.e. B -> D -> HD -> B -> D -> etc.). The benefit of this is that it gives you more time to hit-confirm before starting your HD combo, and the range of the moves are better. [Close C is so short-range, that it's easy for the second one to wiff (i.e. close C -> f+A -> HD -> close C wiffs, ruining your combo).]
- Can't be canceled, except in HD mode.
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 30,80


Throw
/ + / = Kakaekomi Nage

Command Normals
+ = Hirateuchi

Special Moves
+ /  = Shoryudan *

+ / = Hishoken *

+ / = Kuuhaden *
   > = Brake

(charge) , + / = Zaneiken *

Desperation Moves
+ / = Choreppadan *

 + / = Gekihishoken

Neomax
+ (ground or air) = ChoShinSoku Zaneiken


Andy's Wiki entry.

Console changes:
* Normal/high jump D has better hitbox for use in crossups.
* Close C hits twice. The first hit has no knockback so his Hirate Uchi (forward + A) will combo without whiffing.
* B>D is a chain combo. Can be canceled.
* Chou Reppadan’s (qcb~hcf+K) damage has been increased from 162 to 198.
- EX Kuhadan’s invincibility (Ex hcf K) has been taken out.
* Chou Shin Soku Zan’eiken (qcb~hcf+AC) NeoMax comes out faster.

Producer Yamamoto says:
We’ve focused on buffing him up around his cancelable chains, two hit C, and crossups. In particular, you no longer have to worry about his Hirate Uchi whiffing from close C. His Neomax is very fast so please check it out.

[Notation]

Notation
= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible

Throw
/ +   / = Sou Hiza Jigoku

Command Moves
+   = Step In Middle Kick

+   = Slide

Special Moves
+   / = Hurricane Upper *

+   / = Tiger Kick *

+ / = Thrust Kick *

/ (rapidly) = Babusken * >

∟ / = Follow up (during Babusken)

+ / = Golden Heel *

Desperation Moves
x 2 + / = Screw Upper *

, + / = Hurricane Tiger Heel

Neomax
x 2 + = Screw Straight

Joe's Wiki entry.

Console changes:
* Ex Screw Upper (qcf x2+P) will stay in position when it hits. With this change, Joe can’t be punished afterwards when he hits the opponent with it in the corner.
* Sliding can be canceled with his Bakuretsuken (rapid P). But not with any other specials.
* Hit detection will remain on the opponent after his sliding hits. Again, it can’t be canceled with anything but his Bakuretsuken, but he can go into HD mode from the slide.
* Slash Kick (hcf K) can be drive canceled.
- EX Tiger Kick (Ex dp+K) comes out faster. Has strong invincibility in the front.
- Screw Straight (qcf x2+K) comes out faster. It has no invincibility and it has the same shot limit as projectiles. (Probably means that you can’t do it while there’s another projectile on the screen.)

Producer Yamamoto says:
He can actually juggle other attacks aside from his Bakuretsuken after his slide so please try them from going into HD mode from his slide and whatnot. Also, his EX Screw Upper has been changed so you can use it in the corner without worrying. He does things a bit differently on a Max Cancel too.

[Notation]

Notation
= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible


Throws
/ +   /   = Recompenses
Ash grabs his opponent with his hand on their face and makes a small green flaming explosion.
- Can be broken
- Hit Detection: Close
- Damage: 100


Command Normals
+   = Floreal
Ash does a twirl-like motion while standing on one leg and thrusts his other leg towards his opponent, it's still pretty safe and fast so it's prone to catch people off guard, use it sparingly.
- Cancellable
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 50

+ = Floreal (backward)
Same as Floreal except he's moving backwards now, useful after a jump-in/cross-up
- Faster than +
- Cancellable
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 50


Special Attacks
Charge , +   / = Ventose *
Ash makes flaming green crescent then throws it at the opponent, the weak version shoots one crescent, the strong version still has slower start-up but travels faster with more damage potential and bigger hitbox, does two hits and counter acts other projectiles as well, neither versions can be spammed much because of their fixed recovery but you should feel obligated to use them regardless, zoning tool for far or mid-screen pressure.
- EX shoots two separate crescent blades very fast
- Super Cancellable
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 60/22+45+70/40+80+40+80

Charge  , + / = Nivose *
Ash somersaults up into the air with green flames coming out near his feet, An excellent AA that can be used to punish jump-ins, makes for a good wake-up attack and an all around punisher as well, the B version is really quick and the recovery on it allows it to be somewhat spammable, the strong version lasts longer but because of the bigger hitbox it's harder to punish now, use it in BnB's just to be safe.
- EX does more hits and has an invincible start-up
- Drive/Super Cancellable
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 50+30/65+30x2/80+40x3

Charge , +   /   = Germinal Caprice *
Ash dashes forward and tackles the opponent while covered in flames, the weak version comes out faster and knocks the opponent. the strong version goes further and juggles the opponent.
EX does more hits and juggles the opponent into the air for a follow-up.
- Drive/Super Cancel-able
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 60/75/20x3+80

+ /   / / = Genee *
Ash blows a kiss that makes a green flame appear in an area depending on which button you press, it works a lot like Orochi Shermie's Moonless Thundercloud, an excellent zoning and pressure tool for opponents getting up or in the corner. weak punch version comes out at arm length. weak kick version comes out at about half screen. strong punch version comes out at 3/4 screen. strong kick version comes out at the other side of the screen.  
- EX comes out quicker and makes the flame explode instantly.
- Super Cancellable
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 30/40x2+50

Desperation Move
x 2+ / = Thermidor
Ash makes a giant green energy ball then propels it towards his opponent, the start-up is mediocre so you have to be very careful when you use either version of this DM.
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 20x7+40

x 2+ / = Pluivose *
Ash does three Nivose's in a row, comes out pretty fast making it pretty easy to combo into, it's still an okay AA since the hitbox on Nivose is a bit bigger, there isn't much of difference between the B or D version except the D version is faster and goes a bit higher.
- EX has an invincible start-up and executes another Nivose rep.
- Max Cancellable
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 20x6+30x3/20x9+40x3

,   , , = Sans Culotte
Greens flames shoot from the ground around Ash causing him to glow a green aura, this move allows all his charge moves to have zero charge time (Ventose, Nivose, and Germinal Caprice) for a short period (lasts a little over five seconds) allowing Ash to freely combo with any of his charge moves, incredibly good against opponents in the corner and has immense juggle potential, the start-up frames aren't invincible so be sure to combo into it just to be safe, works very well as a reversal, uses 2 stocks.
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 100

, +     = Germinal
Ash dashes across the screen leaving a trail of green flames (and his opponent) behind him, it's an interesting move because the damage potential is good and it seals your opponents special attacks, drive meter, and special meter for about 10 seconds, doesn't work as an AA unless they're right near the ground as soon as you activate it, if both characters are in the corner when this is used they'll both be returned to the middle of the stage, also has okay cross-up potential, it's also only usable while Sans-Culotte is active, and if this move is activated it will cancel out San-Culotte.
- Hit Detection: High
- Damage: 0+15x12

Neomax
x 2+   = Fructidor
Ash grabs the opponent an laughs while he engulfs them in a myriad of purple flames, then it ends with the flames exploding launching the opponent far into the air then hitting the ground. When max canceled into it pulls the opponent to the ground to execute it.
- Hit Detection: Close/High
- Damage: 480


Ash's Wiki entry

Console changes:
- (shown in video) All versions of Genie stay on the screen longer.
- (shown in video) Sans-culotte (ABCD) has had its damage scaling adjusted. It scales more overall.
- Floreal (forward) (b+B) has faster startup and can be comboed from light attacks.
- B version of Nivose (d_u+K) has had its invincibility increased. The invincibility ends as soon as the hitbox appears.
- EX Genie now knocks away while retaining its juggling properties
- (shown in video) Germinal now takes no gauge
- (shown in video) Thermidor’s startup is faster
- (shown in video) The version of EX Genie done using both kicks tracks the opponent.

Yamamoto �" Genie remains on the screen for a longer time. It may be interesting to use Genie as a wall of defense as Ventose can now be used while Genie is present. Although Sans Culotte scales more frequently, please try using Germinal as that no longer requires stocks itself.

[AM2]

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Last update: March 23, 2011

We had our first gathering last night. Lots of King of Fighters XI, XII and Garou, a little bit of 98UM, OG 2002 and SmaSho IV. We're growing and preparing for KoF XIII and the ranbats that will lead to.

[UPDATE:]

I'll keep a running list here of known cabinet arcade locations.

Arcade Infinity
1380 Fullerton Road
Rowland Heights, CA 91748-1248
(626) 581-4361
Google Map link UPDATE: 21 Gun Salute: R.I.P. AI, 02/26/11

Arcade UFO
3101 Speedway
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 380-1725
Google Maps link

[Notation]

Notation
= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible

Command Moves
Phoenix Bomb - +

Special Moves
Psycho Ball - + / *

Psycho Sword - + /   *

Teleport - + / *

Phoenix Arrow - / (in air) *

Reflector - + / *

Psychic Throw - + / (close) +

Desperation Moves
Shining Crystal Bit - x2 + / (ground or air) > (for Cancel) *

Neomax
Psycho Medley XIII -

Athena's Wiki entry.

Console changes:
* Phoenix Bomb (from Cancel: f.B) has a different trajectory from arcade version and hits a crouching opponent as a combo from a normal fierce.
* Weak Phoenix Arrow’s (air qcb K) recovery time has been reduced, but it also causes a shorter Hitstun on the opponent.
* EX Psycho Teleport (Ex qcf K) can be canceled with a special or super. The Arcade version only allowed drive canceling at the second half of the move, but it no longer has that limit and it’s also a normal cancel now (doesn’t cost drive meter).
- Standing CD comes out faster.
* Shining Crystal Bit (hcb x2+P) doesn’t move back on execution.

Producer Yamamoto says:
Weak Phoenix Arrow has been balanced so that it can’t be punished with normal moves on a block. Since there’s less worries about it being punished, it should be effective to use it together with her buffed up Phoenix bomb, There’s other changes that Athena users should be happy about, like her standing CD and her Shining Crystal Bit.

[Notation]

Notation
= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible

Throws
Catch and Shoot - / + /

Command Moves
Jackknife - + /

Flying Drill - + / (in air)

Knee Drop - / / + / (close in air)

Special Moves
Raijin ken - / *

Air Raijin ken - + / (in air) *

Benimaru Lancer - + / *

Super Inazuma - +   / *

Iaido kick - + /
   ∟ + /

Benimaru Collider - , + / (close) *

Desperation Moves
Raikouken - + / *

Rolling Thunder - + /

Neomax
Raiohken - + (can be directed  / / after activation)

*EX version possible


Benimaru's Wiki entry.

Console changes:
- Flying Drill has faster recovery, normal hit can connect afterwards
* EX Raijinken is a single hit attack. On a hit, the opponent will be stuck in the air afterwards for a limited time. They can be attacked with another move, or even get pushed by running to the edge of the screen.
* EX Air Raijinken lasts for a longer time. The timing in between the hits are longer than the arcade version. It now sort of works as a special that can be “placed” on the screen.
* EX Collider hits less times. That means less scaling for the combo to come afterwards.
* Neomax comes out faster, MAX cancel’s timing is different. Invincibility runs out before the hit detection comes out.
- Fierce/EX Super Lightning Kick does more damage. On a full hit, the fierce version’s damage has been raised from 70>100, EX from 135>192.
- Collider has faster recovery on whiff, can rarely be punished if blocked from a fierce punch.
- EX Iaigeri > Handou Sandangeki does less damage, down from 263 to 219

Producer Yamamoto says: We’ve balanced him so that even the attacks that weren’t being used in the arcades would be of use. The EX Collider and EX Raijinken should especially come to more use since the opponent can be hit afterwards. The EX air Raijinken should be fun to place around for an attack string. His Neomax has no invincibility but it comes out a lot faster, so it might be fun to think of ways in using it.

[Notation]

Notation
= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible

Command Moves
Uronkochu - +
∟Feint - Press again or hold +

Nikiyaku - + . *

Special Moves
Chokaroh - + / >
∟Standing A (Press during Chokaroh)
∟Nikiyaku (Press during Chokaroh)
∟Getsugasosho (Press during Chokaroh)
∟Far D (Press during Chokaroh)
∟Zanbantetsu (Press   during Chokaroh)
∟Press   to cancel stance

Zanbantetsu - +   / *
∟Getsugasosho (Press / during Zanbantetsu)
∟Press   to stop crouching

Suiho -   + / *

Ryu Sogeki - + /   *

Inshu - + / (Drink up to five times.  Increases offense while decreasing defense per drink)

Kaitenteki Kutotsuken - + / *

Desperation Moves
Tohkuhitenhoh - + / *

Tetsuzankou - (Drunk) + /

Neomax
Suisou Gouran Enbu - + (ground or air, can be controlled the direction of the flames)


Chins Wiki entry.

Console changes:
- (shown in video) Chin can do a close C from his d,d+K stance
- (shown in video) The weak version of his counter now has the attack come out faster than before and can connect into his rolling attack (HCF+K). As a result of this the counterattack almost never whiffs anymore, and there are very few situations in which he can’t follow up.
- (shown in video) He has less lag after his normal throw (both when in his stances as well as normally) and he can actually do followups in the corner.
- Chin’s defense no longer decreases when he has drink stocks
- The active time of his counters has been decreased. The normal version now has the active duration of the arcade’s EX version, and the EX version’s is shorter still.
- His EX counter does less damage, reduced from 237 to 199.

Yamamoto �" We added some interesting buffs to gameplay using d,d+K. Although parry time on hk+LK {Ex qcb+BD} has been reduced, the overall frames are shorter making it difficult to get punished. Drinking is easier to use compared to the arcade now that there is no defense penalty. Please have fun with the now trickier Chin

[II. Command List]

II. Command List

Notation
= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible

Throws
Death Mountain Buster:  / + / close

Death Lake Drive: / / + / close in air

Command Moves
Jet Uppercut: +

Step: +

Special Attacks
Super Argentine Backbreaker: + / * close  
┗Flashing Elbow: + /

Vulcan Punch: / * (repeatedly)

Gatling Attack: [ ] , + / *
┗Death Lake Drive follow-up:   + / (after C version/EX)

Desperation Moves
Ultra Argentine Backbreaker:   x2+ / * close

NEO MAX
Ultra Clark Buster: x2+

III. An In-depth look

WIP!!!

Information provided by krazykone123


Clark's Wiki entry.

Console changes:
* His Stepping (Forward+BD) is faster
* Weak SAB has full-body autoguard but comes out slower than before
- EX SAB>Flying Elbow can be MAX canceled
- EX Gatling Attack’s invincibility runs out when its hit detection comes out. Projectile invincibility doesn’t, even after hit detection comes out.
- If Fierce or EX Gateling gets blocked, the Afterattack throw won’t come out any more
* Vulcan Punch can be canceled with another move on startup. This allows for some new combos like close Fierce punch (2nd hit)>VulcanPunch>SAB

Producer Yamamoto says: He’s a throw character so we’ve buffed his throws. With moves like his Weak SAB, his front step, and being able to do a super cancel from a 1-frame throw, he should be able to fight like a real thrower.

[Notation]

Notation
= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible

Throws
Okuriashi Harai - / + /

Command Moves
Zujo Barai - +
Goro's old crouching swing upwards.  It is a great for anti air and has a great hit box.  It chains off a d.A and s.C and can be combo into his qcb+K, hcf+C, hcb~f+P command grab or his hcbx2+P DM.  You can still do df.C (anti-air) cancel into qcb+K.

Special Moves
Choukemi - + / *
Goro's command roll.  This move eluded me for so many years until his 2k2UM version which made move cancelable mid roll.  That's right, you can roll and if they jump immediately you can cancel into hcf+A or if they don't move you cancel into hcb~f+P, if they try to poke and you time it just outside their range, you probably can use his dp+K command throw.  Only the B version is cancelable, D version seems to go farther, and the Ex version has invincibilty.

Jiraishin - + / *
Goro's earthquake.  With two hands raised about his head, Goro slams the ground with great force and if the opponent is blocking up then he will fall to the ground (he must crouch or jump).  The C version is his earthquake feint and the A version is the one that actuallly "connect".  His Ex version is faster, can be canceled out of (so far it seems like only dp+K) when his hands slap the ground, and is an overhead.

Tenchigaeshi - + / (close) *
Goro's trusty command throws.  Goro picks up his opponent and slams him or her to one side, picks them up again and throw them back into the sky.  The Ex version has GREAT range and allows a follow up juggle attack such as far D.

Osotogari - + / (close) *
Goro's command throw.  Has one or two frames of invincibility but basically (much like Clark's dp+K Frankensteiner ) Goro performs a judo trip on his opponents; it'll catch you if you don't escape.  This move is DC'able into hcf+C.  Great move to cancel into after his command roll.

Kumotsukaminage - + *
Goro's standard anti-air.  Reaching into the sky with one hand outstretched.  Used well with predicted jumps (due to it's slow startup you have to use it pre-emptively) and in conjunction with Earthquake Feints (dp+C) on wakeups (Opponents tend to jump and so you do hcf+A to snatch them out of the air.

Kirikabugaeshi - +
Goro reaches and attacks the ground with one hand.  Relatively slow attack, however if you sweep your opponent and they do not tech roll, you get a free OTG hit.  Combos off a d.A, df.C chain.

Desperation Moves
Jigoku Gokurakuotoshi - x2 / (close) *
Goro's standard command throw DM from iterations.  Picks up the opponent, slams them from side to side violently several times before throwing them into the sky.  Ex has increased range so he can combo s.A, d.B, Ex DM.

Neomax
Kyouten Douchi - (counter)
Goro's counter move DM, raises his hand like he's doing Earthquake.  If any physical attack hits Goro during this time he'll throw them into the sky and slam the ground like his Earthquake.  If used as a MaxCancel he'll just do the second part and slam the ground.


Goro's Wiki entry.

Console changes:
- Crouching C’s recovery time has been reduced.
- Kirikabugaeshi’s (qcf+C) recovery time on a whiff has been reduced. Doesn’t cause a knockback when blocked.
* EX Chou Ukemi (qcb+BD) can be canceled with a special or a super. Meaning that Goro can go straight into a throw from his invincible roll.
* Kirikabugaeshi (hcf+C) and Kumotsukaminage (hcf+A) can be drive canceled.
* A super cancel version of Jigoku-Gokurakuotoshi (hcb*2+ P) has been added to the game.
* EX Chou Oosotogari’s (dp+BD) recovery time on a whiff has been reduced.

Producer Yamamoto says:
As a judo fighter, we’ve strengthened his grab attacks. You need to super cancel, but he can combo his Jigoku-Gokurakuotoshi from all sorts of grab attacks. He can even do HD combos with just grab attacks, so please try them out.

[Notation]

Notation
= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible

Throws
Sou Hiza Jigoku - / + /

Command Moves
Step Kick with Slide - +

Special Moves
TNT Punch - + / *
∟ + / (Finishing Blow)

Dragon Tail - + / (ground or air) *
Swiping kick similar to Joe Higashi's Golden Heel.  The ground B version has a lower arch, and the ground D version has a higher arch.  The aerial B version keeps the same trajectory as your jump and the aerial D version repels you backwards.


Dragon Kick - + / (ground or air) *
Weak versions are angle upwards or downwards respectively.  Strong versions goes horizontally.

Desperation Moves
Drink Pink - + /

Dragon Dance - + / *

Dragon Backbreaker - + /

Neomax
Final Dragon Kick -


Hwa Jai's Wiki entry.

Console changes:
- All frames on Drink super have been changed (apparently, its recovery is faster)
* Ground CD has changed. Moves forward and has invincibility to low attacks
* Fierce Dragon Tail has faster recovery; can be connected to a normal move after it hits
* Weak Dragon Backbreaker is now a 1F throw instead of a leaping throw
- Weak Dragon Tail comes out faster and connects from a fierce
- EX Air Dragon Kick now hits 3 times like its ground version and does 154 damage.
- EX Dragon Tail chips less guard meter

Producer Yamamoto says: Hwa has a lot of changes, like for example, his Weak Backbreaker is a 1F hit now. The recovery on his drink is different so it might be usable in a combo.

[Notation]

Notation
= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible

Throws
Sakkyaku Nage - / + /

Command Moves
Nerichagi - +

Yopuchagi - +

Special Moves
Hangetsuzan - + / *

Kuchugetsuzan - + / (in air) *

Hishokyaku - + / (in air) *

Hienzan - (charge)   + /
   ∟ + (for knockdown in D variant)

Desperation Moves
Hououkyaku - + / (ground or air) * [only ground version has ex]

Hououhitenkyaku - + /

Neomax
Rei Shiki Hououkyaku - +


Kim's Wiki entry.

Console changes:

*Recovery on EX Hishoukyaku improved. Follow-ups possible.
*ff.A has been improved to hit crouching opponents who are in hit stun.
-Recovery on hangetsuzan lengthened
*Air hangetsuzan hits crouching opponents who are in hit stun. However, upwards hitbox has been reduced.
*EX hangetsuzan has better recovery when blocked
-Properties of fbx2.K have changed. Both versions below have extended recovery on a whiff
Weak ver: Invincible, blows back opponent horizontally
Strong ver: No invincibility, launches straight up
-Weak Hienzan has less invincible frames. Also note well that invincibility is upper body only.
*EX Air phoenix kick added. There are a few frames of invincibility on the initial attack frames.

Yamamoto:
Hangetsuzan isn’t safe on guard so be careful. On the other hand is ff.A can hit crouching opponents in hit stun and EX hangetsuzan can be followed by ff.A in the middle of the screen so regardless of the opponent’s status or distance there will always be combo options available to Kim. So a little bit of a change, let’s use various moves to rush the opponent down without giving them a break!

[Notation]

Notation
= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible

Throws
Hook Buster - / + /

Command Moves
= Slide Kick
King's slide kick moves her forward on the ground for a low hitting kick. If you land close high kick, you can combo into slide kick and initiate a cancel into Trap Shot (other cancels still to be tested). However, landing her slide kick by itself will not let you cancel into Trap Shot.

Special Moves
or  = Trap Shot*
King will do a backflip kick. If it lands, she will go into a full animation where she kicks the opponent multiple times. If it whiffs, no further animation will occur. Trap Shot can be canceled into a lot of different moves (Venom Strike, Surprise Rose, others??) and seems to be safe on block, making it extremely useful.

or  = Venom Strike* (can be done in air)
King's projectile. A standard fireball on the ground. She can also perform this move anytime during her jump-arc whether it be neutral, backward, or forward, which is very useful for zoning.

or  = Tornado Kick '95*
King does a whirlwind kick forward. The start up on this move feels pretty slow, so don't throw it out when your opponent is close enough to react. It's called Tornado Kick '95 because her Tornado Kicks in recent games have been much more vertical, and this Tornado Kick resembles the OG horizontal version in KoF 95

Desperation Moves
  or  = DM Double Strike
King throw's out two very large and fast Venom Stikes.


or  = DM Surprise Rose*
King does an upwards kick during the first part of the animation, then lands forward for more kicks. The upwards kick in the beginning makes this super viable as an anti air, but it does not have great priority and can get beaten out by certain normals. Depending on whether you press   or  , she will travel shorter or farther respectively with the second part.

Neomax
+ = NEOMAX Venom Shot

Information provided by davidkong07


King's Wiki entry.

Console changes:
- (shown in video) Jump D stays out longer
- (shown in video) close C has faster startup
- (shown in video) D Venom Strike (air) has a smaller recoil
- far D has less lag
- (shown in video) Slide can be cancelled without being cancelled into

Yamamoto �" We focused on her normals mainly. Although the number of changes are few, it will change gameplay significantly as normals are used most often. Her slide is a great low move and since her close HP {s.C} isn’t affected by scaling easily, please us it often as a combo starter.

[Notation]

Notation
= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible

Throws
Ice Coffin - / + /

Command Moves
One Inch Punch - +

Slider Shoot - +

Special Moves:
Crow Bites - + / *

Diamond Breath - + / *

Counter Shell - + /

Ray Spin - + /
   ∟ + (Standing) or + (sitting) +

Desperation Moves
Diamond Edge - + /

Freeze Execution - x2 + /

Neomax
Neo Freeze Execution - x2 +


Kula's Wiki entry.

Console changes:

*s.B adjusted. Compared to the arcade, Kula now moves forward giving the move greater range.
-Recovery on df.B improved
-EX Ray Spin no longer invincible
*EX Ray Spin Sit recovery improved
-EX Diamond Edge is faster
*Freeze execution adjusted. Faster and follow-up hitbox improved.
-EX Counter shell has a stronger hitbox

Yamamoto:
Both supers expending 2 meters have become more powerful. Both make Kula invincible and are good for interrupting opponents or as anti-airs. Her use of meter has increased, so she has become a character that will test meter management skills. It may be fun using the wire damage on counter hit on her EX counter shell.

Although this is the last of the character change series, it certainly isn’t the end of the blog updates. We still have lots of information and movies to show you so stay tuned!

[Notation]

Notation
= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible

Command Moves
Strike Arch - +

Special Moves
Moon Slasher - (charge) , + / *

Baltic Launcher - (charge) ,   +   / *

Earring Bakuden - / *

Grand Sabre Run - (charge) , + / *

X-Calibur - /   (in air) *

Desperation Moves
V-Slasher - / (in air) *

Slash Sabre - /

Neomax
Leona Blade -   +

Leona's Wiki entry.

Console changes:
* Voltec Launcher chips less guard meter
- Strike Arch (directon move) comes out faster
* Fierce V-Slasher has different angle; weak travels short, fierce goes far. EX version is the same as the arcade.
- Ground Saber has longer recovery when blocked. About even when fierce version gets blocked.
- Moon Slasher has less hitback when blocked. All of them (weak, fierce, EX) are easier to get punished than the arcade.
- EX X-Caliber comes out faster. Still can’t be comboed from a normal or direction attack.

Producer Yamamoto says: Moves such as the Ground Saber and Moon Slasher are easier to get punished so be careful. We’ve balanced her so that she can do things such as attack strings with her EX X-Calibur, or break into the opponent with her Strike Arch. Her Fierce V slasher has been buffed, and she’s a character that’s good in various occasions such as air-to-air combat or against projectiles.

[Notation]

Notation
= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible

Throws
Fuusha Kuzushi: / + /

Command Moves
Wall Jump - in all near wall (1P side),   on 2P side

Ukihane - Air +

Yume Sakura (Air Throw) - / / + / (close in air)

Special Moves
Kachosen - + / *

Ryuenbu - + / *

Hisstatsu Shinobi Baichi - + / *

Musasabi No Mai - (charge) + /

Musasabi No Mai (air variant) - + / (in air) *

Desperation Moves
Chou Hisstatsu Shinobi Baichi - + / (ground or air) *

Neomax
Shiranui Ryuu Kunoichi no Mai - + (ground or air)


Mai's Wiki entry.

Console changes:
- Kaschousen comes out faster, also has quicker recovery
* Ukibane (down + B in air) has different trajectory than Arcade, recovery time has been changed
* Musasabi(from ground) can be canceled to Floating attack
* WK>FK is a chain combo. Can be used to connect into HD mode, and also gives Mai more damage on pokes
* EX air Shinobibachi added in game. Invincible until hit detection comes out.
- Crouching FP has more cancelable frames
- Weak Ryuenbu has more vertical hitbox
* Neomax comes out faster and freezes time when it reaches the edge of screen

Producer Yamamoto says: We’ve balanced her as a female ninja by giving her attacks that can make her fight more tricky from the air. Using Ukibane to trick the opponent and doing an attack string, or hit confirming from her crouching fierce punch have become effective tactics. Her Neomax has also been buffed.

[Notation]

Notation
= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible

Special Moves
Despair - + / *
   ∟ Tsuika /  

Metal Massacre - + / *

Death Row - + / (up to 3 times) *

Ebony Tears - + / *

Desperation Moves
Nocturnal Lights - + / *

Heaven's Gate - + /

Neomax
Awakening Blood - +  

* = EX version possible


Mature's Wiki entry.

Console changes:
* Ebony Tears comes out faster. Can hit opponent afterwards
* Weak Metal Massacre is a one hit attack
* EX Deathrow correctly puts crouching opponent into hitback state on a hit unlike arcade version. If the opponent is crouching during 1-4 hits, a fierce Metal Massacre can still combo with a drivecancel.
- EX Despair doesn’t move Mature behind the opponent even if they’re crouching

Producer Yamamoto says:
Ebony Tears is a lot easier to use now. Weak Metal Massacre has been changed to a single hit and does less scaling, so it might be useful for fast paced matches.

[Notation]

Notation
= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible

Throws
Dynamite Drop - / + /

Command Moves
M9 Missile - +

Special Moves
M4 Vapor Cannon - + / (ground or air) Has Guard Point properties (more in the ) *
EX: Increases priority, Wire damage can be followed up (Air Vapor Cannon has Guard Point)

M19 Blitz Cannon - + / *
EX: Has guard point, additional hit frame on his knee

Maxima Press - + /   *
∟Press Plus - + /   > Super Cancel only
   EX: Fast and hard to jump over, Press Plus can now be Drive and Super Canceled, Instant-grab when near opponent unlike the D version which has a start-up animation.                                                                                                                                    
Desperation moves
Double Vapor Cannon - + /
EX: Faster startup, increases hitcount.

Neomax
Maxima Laser - x2 +


Maxima's Wiki entry.

Console changes:
-df.C has better recovery
*No recoil after air vapor canon
*Guard points on normal are now cancellable by specials
*Hit box on the follow up to EX Maxima Press improved. Can now hit from counter CD.
-No bounce back when EX Maxima Press is guarded. He’s now more vulnerable to punishes.

Yamamoto:
df.C can be used effectively as an early (okiwaza) anti-air as the recovery has improved. Also counter df.C and counter j.CD can be followed by EX Maxima Press for extra damage, possible to counter-confirm. Pressuring the opponent by earning precise follow-up damage is the ideal way to play Maxima.

[Notation]

Notation
= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible

Special Moves
Poison Mist - + / *

Raiden Bomb - + /

Head Crusher - + / (Close) *

Giant Bomb - (charge) , + /
   ∟ (for feint)

DropKick - (charge) / ,release

Desperation Moves
Super Raiden Drop - x2 + / (close)

Crazy Train Lariatoooo - + /

Neomax
Raiden Bomber - +


Raiden's Wiki entry.

Console changes:
- (shown in video) Weak Poison Breath has less lag. When it hits you can followup with his command throw
- Adjustments to Super Drop Kick (lol)
* Charge times have been increased.
* Invincibility removed
* Guard crush ability has been reduced
* Can no longer be connected after a guard cancel attack
* Knocks the opponent away.
- Jump D’s hitbox has been strengthened to hit downwards. It should whiff less often on short opponents
- (shown in video) Giant Bomb (feint) has less recovery
- EX Raiden Bomb’s forward travel distance has been reduced.
- (shown in video) Raiden Bomber now has complete invincibility.

Yamamoto �" Although Super Dropkick has been weakened, shorter recovery on Giant Bomb Feint allows him to be played more trickily. With the improvement to his jump HK {j.D}, he has reliable attacks from the air leading to greater attack possibilities. Worthy of special mention, complete invincibility on Raiden Bomber means no more awkward looking trades.

[Notation]

Notation
= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible

Throws
Dynamite Headbutt - / + /

Command Moves
Jet Uppercut - +

Special Moves
Vulcan Punch - / (repeatedly) *

Burning Hammer - + / *

Explosive Punch - + / *

Gatling Attack - (charge) ,   + / *

Dive Strike - + / (in air) *

Desperation Moves
Galactica Phantom - + / *

Bareback Vulcan - + /

Neomax
Jet Vulcan - x2 +


Ralf's Wiki entry.

Console changes:
- (shown in video)Strong Burning Hammer has less lag. You can combo it into his C Gatling Attack without needing to cancel.
- (shown in video) During Vulcan Punch (all versions) Ralf can move forward.
- (shown in video) EX Burning Hammer has faster startup and can be comboed from strong attacks.
- (shown in video) Both versions of Galactica Phantom can be charged.
- crouch D has less lag.

Yamamoto �" Ralph=power is the simple equation we used here. The centerpiece being his chargeable Galactica Phantom. Damage increases as charge levels go up, release it earlier to improve damage with a super cancel. It’s nostalgic that he can move again during his Vulcan Punch.

[Notation]

Notation
= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible

Throws
Kubikiri Nage - / + /

Command Moves
Upper - +

Lower - +

Ushirogeri - (in air)

Special Moves
Ryugekiken - + / *

Ryuga - + / *

Hienshippukyaku - (charge) , + / *

Hienryujinkyaku - + / (in air) *

Geneikyaku - + / *

Ryuren Geneikyaku - + / (close) *

Desperation Moves
Ryukohranbu - + / *

Haohshokoken - + /

Neomax
Hienshippuryujinkyaku - +


Robert's Wiki entry.

Console changes:

- (shown in video) stand CD has faster startup
- You can’t roll recover after being hit by his NEOMAX
- (shown in video) LK Hien Shippuu Kyaku {charge db~f+B} has faster startup, such that it can be comboed from light attacks.
- (shown in video) his f+A floats the opponent upwards if done by itself
- (shown in video) EX Genei Kyaku has less lag afterwards. In the corner you can follow up afterwards without using a drive stock.
- EX Ryuuko Ranbu has more lag after being blocked.
- (shown in video) EX Ryuuko Ranbu has had the damage for each of its hits adjusted. The entire move does the same damage, but its damage in combos has been buffed. The finishing hit now does 100 damage by itself.
- Haoh Shoukou Ken has faster startup and will combo from strong attacks.

Yamamoto �" There’s no invincibility on Robert’s f+LP {f.A}, but when trading with a jump attack, it’s still possible to juggle afterwards. It’s a one command move, so good to keep in mind as an anti-air option. Not only can weak hien-shippukyaku combo from weak attacks, Ryugekiken is useful against opponents who roll forward.

[Notation]

Notation
= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible

Throws
Tomoe Nage - / + /

Command Moves
Hyochuwari - +

Jodanuke - +

Gedanuke - +

Special Moves
Kohken - + / *

Koho - + / *

Hienshippukyaku - + /
   ∟ / (Second hit, version only) *

Zanretsuken - + / *

Desperation Moves
Ryukohranbu - + / *

Haohshokohken - + /

Neomax
Tenchihahoken - +


Ryo's Wiki entry.

Console changes:
- Ryo travels more forward when doing his Ko’ouken.
* Ryo’s parries�" the Joudannuke (f+B) and Gedannuke (df+B) are faster (shorter overall frames). Gedannuke in particular is very fast and it can even be used for strings. (by canceling normals)
* Fierce Zanretsuken (f~b~f+C) recovers faster on a hit. It can be comboed to a weak Kohken (qcf A) in the corner.
* Standalone f +A Hyouchuuwari (meaning, not from a cancel) comes out faster.
- Weak Koho’s (dp+P) rising time/hit detection time has been reduced. But the move itself is faster, so it can be used for more various occasions.
* Weak Koho can be drive canceled and allows for juggling.
- Haou Shoukouken (f~hcf+P) comes out faster. It can be comboed from a normal fierce, or even be used as an anti-projectile.

Producer Yamamoto says:
We’ve mainly buffed up his defense, and it brings justice to his nickname “The invincible dragon”. Ryo’s unique moves, the Joudannuke and Gedannuke, have been dramatically changed. His Gedannuke is especially fast, and aside from using it for defense, it can also be used to reduce his recovery on attacks. His Weak Koho’s motion is also faster than before, and it can be used in HD combos.

[Notation]

Notation
= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible

Command Moves
Backflip Feint -

Special Moves
Chokyudan - / *

Ryutouda - /
 ∟ / (Ryutetsushou)
         ∟ / (Hasei Shitsukuu Zanryuu)

Ryubokko - / *

Ryugakusai - / *

Ryusogeki - / (in air) *

Sikuzanryukyaku - / *

Desperation Moves
Super Chokyudan - / *

Super Punch Drill - /

Neomax
Seigan Senki Hakkei -


Kensou's Wiki entry.

Console changes:
*Air EX qcb.P starts up faster
*s.B>C is now a target combo. Follow ups possible after it hits.
*His punch super is now a 1 frame throw
*When air qcb.P hits, it can be canceled with a special or greater
*His fb’s recovery time is improved

Yamamoto:
Aside from being a good way to disrupt guard, his punch super can be used effectively to catch opponents who roll past his fb. His fb game has improved and can be used as a central strategy now that the recovery is better. His air qcb.P can be cancelled with any special and the new s.B>C target combo can be linked by following with c.B or s.D. I recommend using these changes aggressively along with his fb whilst minding distances.

[Notation]

Notation
= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible

Throws
Buster Throw - / + /

Command Moves
Rising Upper - +

Back Knuckle - +

Special Moves
Power Wave - + / *

Burn Knuckle - + / *

Crack Shoot - + / *

Rising Tackle - (charge) ,   + / *

Desperation Moves
Power Geyser - + / *

Buster Wolf - + / *

Neomax
Trinity Geyser - +


Terry's Wiki entry.

Console changes:
* Crouching A > Crouching C is a chain combo. Can be canceled.
* Normal Buster Wolf’s (qcf x2+P) dashing speed is now identical to the EX version. But the Invincibility is the same as before.
- Far D’s recovery time has been reduced.
- Standing CD’s hit detection lasts a bit longer.
* Trinity Geyser’s (qcb~hcf+P) hitbox has been changed so that it actually hits 3 times.

Producer Yamamoto says:
We’ve mainly buffed up his normals, and he can do solid combos with the addition of chains. Also, His Trinity Geyser’s hitbox has been changed, and he can also hit the opponent afterwards in the corner.

[Notation]

Notation
= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible

Throws
Death Blow -   / + /

Command Moves
Dokken - +

Special Moves
Splash - + / *

Mayhem - + /
   ∟ + / (Splash - EX only) *

Deicide - + / *

GoreFest - + / *

Desperation Moves
Negative Gain - x2 + / *

Overkill -   + / (in air)

Neomax
Awakening Blood - +



Vice's Wiki entry.

Console changes:
- (shown in video) Strong version of Mayhem has le
ss lag. If you hit with the edge of it you can do a strong attack as a followup.
- (shown in video) Added a new chain combo D -> D. Only cancellable in HD mode.
- jump CD is faster.
- (shown in video) EX Mayhem has faster startup.
- (shown in video) Strong version of Decide can be comboed into the Strong version of Mayhem.
- EX Decide has less lag and is easier to followup with normal attacks.
- (shown in video) Splash (including the followup version) can be super cancelled into Overkill AFTER it hits.
- (shown in video) Overkill can be MAX Cancelled.
- Overkill’s command has been made easier. If the last input is in any downward direction it will register.
- Damage adjustments:
* Her f+A (when cancelled) does 45 damage (down from 70)
* Her Overkill does 200 damage (down from 220)
* Her EX Mayhem does 120 damage (down from 160)

Yamamoto �" She’s received a number of damage nerfs, but in exchange she has a lot more combo opportunities making the nerfs not so noticeable. Her air game has especially improved with her jump CD, EX Decide can be used afterwards to follow up.

[Notation]

Notation
= Light Punch
= Light Kick
= Strong Punch
= Strong Kick

* = EX version possible

Throws
Oni Harite - / + / close

Tsubame Otoshi - / / + / close in air

Command Moves
Yuri Raijin Kyaku - + in air

Tsubame Tsubasa -  +

Special Attacks
Saiha - + / *

Yuri Chou Upper - + / *

Raiouken - + / (also in air) *

Ko Ou Ken - + / *

Hyakuretsu Binta - + / *

Houyoku - + / *
┗ Nage / , Yuri Raijin Kyaku  / , Dageki  

Desperation Moves
Haoh Shou Kou Ken - + /

Hien Hou'ou Kyaku -   + /

Neomax
Haoh Raiouken - + also in air

Yuri's Wiki entry.

Console changes:
Yuri
*The distance travelled on her dp as well as the angle of descent has been adjusted
*Her air throw coming off of dp.K has special follow up properties
(special follow up properties �"ie- versus normal situations where an opponents in an air status that cannot be followed up on with subsequent attacks)
-s.B is faster
*j.A can be cancelled with her dive kick
-Movement limits on Yuri’s dive kick have been relaxed
*Her hcb.B is now a 1 frame cmd throw
-The invincibility after attack frames on EX hcb.K has been shortened
-Recovery on haoh-shokoken improved

Yamamoto:
Depending on which buttons get pressed on hcb.K, a 1 frame throw, a running throw, an invincible attack, the properties of the move change dramatically so it will be necessary to use the variations according to the situation. This will be a versatile weapon in her arsenal so please give the move a try in depth. The real spectacle here is her air throw from dp.K which is now a hit-anything move. Try racking up on damage in various situations!

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