The King of Fighters '98 UMFE/EX Kyo

EX Kyo is an alternate version of Kyo, adapting his moveset from The King of Fighters '95 into the gameplay style of '98.

Movelist

Notation

- Light Punch

- Light Kick

- Heavy Punch

- Heavy Kick

Throws

Hatsugane - (close) / +

Issetsu Seoi Nage - (close) / +

Command Normals

Ge-Shiki Goufu You - +

88 Shiki - +

Ge-Shiki Naraku Otoshi - + (Midair Only)

Special Moves

108 Shiki Yami Barai - + /

100 Shiki Oniyaki - + /

101 Shiki Oboro Guruma - + /

75 Shiki Kai - + / > /

212 Shiki Kototsuki You - + /

Desperation Moves

Ura 108 Shiki Orochinagi - + /

Introduction

EX Kyo is a balanced fighter that has tools to fight at all ranges. In neutral, he has access to a grounded projectile, a good 623, and a super backdash, alongside some decent pokes for controlling space with. Up close, he has an excellent pressure tool in his air command normal that allows for strong blockstrings and also works as a good crossup. His combo game from heavies is excellent due to his special launcher and his multiple hard knockdown finishers. He also benefits from cornering the opponent, as he gets access to more damaging corner combos. Compared to regular Kyo, his main weakness is a weaker offence game due to the absence of the Aragami/Dokugami rekka chains, the Saishu Kessen Ougi Mu Shiki desperation move and R.E.D. Kick.

Changelist

'98 to Ultimate Match

Normal Moves:

• Nerf - Activation range of cl.C reduced
  

• Nerf - Hurtbox of f.A increased in size
  

• Buff - Startup of f.D reduced from 14 to 10
  

• Rework - First hitbox of 2C shortened, second hitbox lengthened
  

• Nerf - Hurtbox of 2D increased in size
  

• Nerf - Hurtbox of j.D increased in size
  

• Nerf - j.2C can no longer be performed during Extra mode's step dash
  

Special Moves:

• Buff - Damage of 212 Shiki Kototsuki You ( + / ) increased
  

• Buff - Hitbox of the heavy version of 100 Shiki Oniyaki ( + )'s second hit increased in size
  

• Nerf - Hitbox of 108 Shiki Yami Barai ( + / )'s fireball reduced in size
  

• Buff - Recovery of the light version of 101 Shiki Oboro Guruma ( + ) reduced by 2
  

• Buff - Startup of the heavy version of 101 Shiki Oboro Guruma ( + ) reduced by 1, recovery reduced by 3
  

• Miscellaneous - EX Kyo now uses voicelines from The King of Fighters '95
  

Ultimate Match to Final Edition

Normal Moves:

• Buff - Recovery of cl.A reduced by 2
  

• Buff - Recovery of 2A reduced by 1
  

Special Moves:

• Buff - Recovery of 108 Shiki Yami Barai ( + / ) reduced by 3, ADV meter gain lowered
  

Normals

Note: EX Kyo's normals, throws and command moves are identical to that of regular Kyo's.

Close Standing Normals

Close A cl.A cl.A

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits. The first does x, the second does y, for a total of z.Damage dealt by the move. 10 is 1%. Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty. Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is cancelable. If not, will stay empty. StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame NOT included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for. RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range. - Mid C 3 4 3 +5 +3 - Can work as a close-range anti-air against hops. Whiffs on crouchers. Chainable.

Close B cl.B cl.B

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits. The first does x, the second does y, for a total of z.Damage dealt by the move. 10 is 1%. Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty. Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is cancelable. If not, will stay empty. StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame NOT included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for. RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range. - Low C 5 4 8 ±0 -2 - Standing low. Chainable.

Close C cl.C cl.C

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits. The first does x, the second does y, for a total of z.Damage dealt by the move. 10 is 1%. Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty. Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is cancelable. If not, will stay empty. StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame NOT included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for. RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range. - Mid C 2 3,9 9 -5 -3 - Has very fast start-up. Great combo starter and anti-air.

Close D cl.D cl.D

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits. The first does x, the second does y, for a total of z.Damage dealt by the move. 10 is 1%. Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty. Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is cancelable. If not, will stay empty. StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame NOT included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for. RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range. - Mid C 4 4 5 +3 +1 - A bit slower than Close C

Far Standing Normals

Far A f.A f.A

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits. The first does x, the second does y, for a total of z.Damage dealt by the move. 10 is 1%. Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty. Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is cancelable. If not, will stay empty. StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame NOT included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for. RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range. - Mid C 3 4 5 +1 -1 - Good for stopping hops. Whiffs on crouchers.

Far B f.B f.B

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits. The first does x, the second does y, for a total of z.Damage dealt by the move. 10 is 1%. Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty. Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is cancelable. If not, will stay empty. StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame NOT included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for. RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range. - Mid N 7 3 13 -4 -6 - Has more recovery than st.A, but more range.

Far C f.C f.C

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits. The first does x, the second does y, for a total of z.Damage dealt by the move. 10 is 1%. Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty. Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is cancelable. If not, will stay empty. StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame NOT included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for. RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range. - Mid C 12 2 17 -3 -1 - Poke with lots of startup. Cancelable on hit, block, and whiff.

Far D f.D f.D

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits. The first does x, the second does y, for a total of z.Damage dealt by the move. 10 is 1%. Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty. Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is cancelable. If not, will stay empty. StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame NOT included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for. RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range. - Mid C 10 4 5 +3 +1 - A sobat kick. Can avoid lows.

Crouching Normals

Crouching A 2A 2A

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits. The first does x, the second does y, for a total of z.Damage dealt by the move. 10 is 1%. Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty. Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is cancelable. If not, will stay empty. StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame NOT included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for. RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range. - Mid C 3 4 4 +4 +2 - Standard outward jab. Chainable.

Crouching B 2B 2B

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits. The first does x, the second does y, for a total of z.Damage dealt by the move. 10 is 1%. Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty. Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is cancelable. If not, will stay empty. StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame NOT included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for. RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range. - Low N 3 4 5 +3 +1 - Fast low combo starter. Chainable.

Crouching C 2C 2C

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits. The first does x, the second does y, for a total of z.Damage dealt by the move. 10 is 1%. Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty. Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is cancelable. If not, will stay empty. StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame NOT included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for. RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range. - Mid C 4 3,3 20 -6 -8 - Standard anti-air against jumps and hops. Cancelable on hit, block, and whiff.

Crouching D 2D 2D

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits. The first does x, the second does y, for a total of z.Damage dealt by the move. 10 is 1%. Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty. Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is cancelable. If not, will stay empty. StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame NOT included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for. RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range. - Low C 11 3 19 SKD -4 - Can low-profile some moves.

Jumping Normals

Jumping A j.A j.A

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits. The first does x, the second does y, for a total of z.Damage dealt by the move. 10 is 1%. Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty. Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is cancelable. If not, will stay empty. StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame NOT included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for. RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range. - High N 5 8 - - - - OK air-to-air.

Neutral Jump B nj.B nj.B

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits. The first does x, the second does y, for a total of z.Damage dealt by the move. 10 is 1%. Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty. Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is cancelable. If not, will stay empty. StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame NOT included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for. RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range. - High N 5 9 - - - - Decent air-to-air.

Jumping B j.B j.B

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits. The first does x, the second does y, for a total of z.Damage dealt by the move. 10 is 1%. Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty. Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is cancelable. If not, will stay empty. StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame NOT included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for. RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range. - High N 5 9 - - - - Great crossup and jump-in from a hop. Also an instant-overhead. Swiss army knife of a button.

Jumping C j.C j.C

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits. The first does x, the second does y, for a total of z.Damage dealt by the move. 10 is 1%. Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty. Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is cancelable. If not, will stay empty. StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame NOT included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for. RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range. - High N 6 4 - - - - Another good jump-in.

Neutral Jump D nj.D nj.D

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits. The first does x, the second does y, for a total of z.Damage dealt by the move. 10 is 1%. Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty. Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is cancelable. If not, will stay empty. StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame NOT included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for. RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range. - High N 7 8 - - - - Good air-to-air.

Jumping D j.D j.D

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits. The first does x, the second does y, for a total of z.Damage dealt by the move. 10 is 1%. Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty. Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is cancelable. If not, will stay empty. StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame NOT included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for. RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range. - High N 9 5 - - - - Can act as a pressure tool when spaced. A bit difficult to crossup with.

Blowback

Standing CD 5CD 5CD

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits. The first does x, the second does y, for a total of z.Damage dealt by the move. 10 is 1%. Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty. Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is cancelable. If not, will stay empty. StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame NOT included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for. RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range. - Mid C 19 4 16 SKD +2 - Average start-up. Cancelable on hit, block, and whiff.

Jumping CD j.CD j.CD

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits. The first does x, the second does y, for a total of z.Damage dealt by the move. 10 is 1%. Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty. Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is cancelable. If not, will stay empty. StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame NOT included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for. RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range. - Mid N 17 4 - - - - Soft knockdown. Pretty big hitbox.

Throws

Hatsugane

Hatsugane: 4/6C (close)

• Regular throw, techable. Kyo smacks his opponent in the face with his forearm for a soft knockdown.

Issetsu Seoi Nage

Issetsu Seoi Nage: 4/6D (close)

• Regular throw, techable. Kyo throws his opponent behind him, then does an elbow drop. Causes a backturned hard knockdown.

Command Moves

Ge-Shiki Goufu You

Ge-Shiki Goufu You 6B 6B

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits. The first does x, the second does y, for a total of z.Damage dealt by the move. 10 is 1%. Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty. Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is cancelable. If not, will stay empty. StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame NOT included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for. RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range. - Mid,High [Mid] N 11 7(3)7 18 -5 -7 - Two-hit axe-kick. Second hit hits overhead. Can be canceled into from normals at the cost of its overhead property, making it cancelable. If late-canceled into, it acts like the overhead version, allowing you to slip overheads into pressure.

88 Shiki

88 Shiki 3D 3D

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits. The first does x, the second does y, for a total of z.Damage dealt by the move. 10 is 1%. Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty. Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is cancelable. If not, will stay empty. StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame NOT included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for. RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range. - Low N 2 3(12)4 24 -8 -10 - Kyo kicks near the ground twice, one foot then the other. Hits low, even when canceled into.

Ge-Shiki Naraku Otoshi

Ge-Shiki Naraku Otoshi j.2C j.2C

Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits. The first does x, the second does y, for a total of z.Damage dealt by the move. 10 is 1%. Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty. Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is cancelable. If not, will stay empty. StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame NOT included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for. RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent. Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range. - High N 6 5 - HKD (Airborne) - - Two-handed hammerfist. Has a ton of hitstun and blockstun on grounded opponents, allowing Kyo to continue pressure. Causes a hard knockdown on airborne opponents. Great crossup. Aim to have Kyo's bent legs right over the opponent's head.

Special Moves

108 Shiki Yami Barai: 236A/C

• EX Kyo's grounded projectile. C version goes faster and does a bit more damage than the A version.

• Either version can be used to control space or to safely end a blockstring.

100 Shiki Oniyaki: 623A/C

• EX Kyo's 623. Can be combo-ed into from most cancelable normals.

• Causes a soft knockdown.

• Has both autoguard and invincibility at the beginning of the move.

• The hitbox is all around EX Kyo, but does not extend as high as his normal variant.

• A version deals one hit and is safer to use in combos; C version deals two hits, travels higher, and has more invincibility, making it a good reversal.

101 Shiki Oboro Guruma: 421B/D

• Can be combo-ed into from most normals.

• Will whiff on crouching opponents.

• B version has EX Kyo do an upwards jump kick. If the opponent is hit by this move in the air, they're put in a juggle state, which ends in a soft knockdown if not followed up.

• D version has Kyo fly through the air, traveling roughly 3/4 of the screen, with two of the upwards kicks, then flips forward with his foot, sending the opponent into the ground. Has good corner carry, deals more damage than 623C, and causes a hard knockdown with good okizeme. Your ideal combo ender.

75 Shiki Kai: 236B/D,B/D

• EX Kyo does an upwards jumping kick, then a second one after the kick button is pressed a second time.

• Second hit juggles the opponent; if not followed up, it deals a soft knockdown.

• B version only allows for Oniyaki to connect afterward, while the D version can be followed up with a variety of moves, including the B version.

212 Shiki Kototsuki You: 63214B/D

• EX Kyo runs after the opponent, faster than his normal run, then performs a hitgrab.

• Very unsafe on block.

• Can be comboed into from heavy normals and the cancelled version of 6B.

• Causes a hard knockdown, allowing for an okizeme opportunity.

Desperation Moves

Ura 108 Shiki Orochinagi 2141236A/C (hold OK) Body hitbox only for MAX version

Startup Active Recovery Guard Adv Hit Adv Block Cancel Knockdown Juggle 20 16 25 HL - - N Soft Y Kyo throws a wave of fire in front of him. Causes a soft knockdown. Regular version does one hit. C version seems to have slightly faster startup and can combo from heavy attacks on the ground. A version has lower-body invincibility. C version has upper-body invincibility. MAX version has Kyo set his own body on fire, having its own hitbox with up to 3 hits. The fire wave itself does 3 hits as well. Both versions can be juggled into from heavy Kai/Upkicks. If timed right, only two hits of the MAX version will connect. This puts the opponent in a juggle state that can be followed up with Oniyaki or Oboro Guruma.

Combos

General Notes:

Meterless

Low

2B, 2A, 421D

Basic low confirm into hard knockdown. Has good corner carry.

Mid/Jump-In

(j.X), cl.C, 421D

(j.B/j.D/j.2C), cl.C, 236D,D, j.2C/63214D/421D

Combo off of a grounded heavy or crossup jump-in. j.2C ender must be done off a superjump, and 421D ender requires a short run before doing.

Corner

(j.X), cl.C, 236D,D, 421B, 421D

Must be executed as quickly as possible for the combo to fully connect.

With Meter

Mid/Jump-In

(j.X), 2C, 2141236C

cl.C, 236D,D, 2141236C

(j.X), cl.C, 236D,D, 2141236AC, 421D

Second D in 236D,D must be delayed as much as possible and 2141236AC must be timed to hit only twice for it to juggle into 421D properly.

With Quick MAX

At or Approaching Corner

(j.X), cl.C, 236D,D, 421B, ABC, 421B, 623C

Corner

(j.X), cl.C, 236D,D, 421B, ABC, 2141236C

Strategy & Tips

The second button press of 236D,D must be delayed as late as possible to get SDM 2141236P to hit only twice.

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(2:35) Shows the difference between regular and EX Kyo's hitboxes on 623. It seems no other hitboxes differ between the two.