You can replace ''cl.C, BC run, cl.C(2), qcb+P'' with '''cr.B, cr.B/A, qcb+BC''' for max routes off cr.B.
You can replace ''cl.C, BC run, cl.C(2), qcb+P'' with '''cr.B, cr.B/A, qcb+BC''' for max routes off cr.B([[The_King_of_Fighters_2002_UM/Defense#Low|low]]).<br>
You can replace ''cl.C, BC run'' with '''f+B, BC run''' for max routes off f+B([[The_King_of_Fighters_2002_UM/Defense#High_.2F_Overhead|Overhead]]).<br>
In the corner, you can add '''qcb+P''' in between ''qcb+D, (SC) qcfx2+D'' but it makes the SC more difficult for only 1% more damage. Not worth it.
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: A bit tougher, worth it if timing the next combo is rough. You can remove the last qcb+P to make it easier as well. '''45%''' with qcb+P.
: A bit tougher, worth it if timing the next combo is rough. You can remove the last qcb+P to make it easier as well. '''45%''' with qcb+P.
• Note: You can input his qcb,hcf+K super as d,b,f+K
cr.B, cr.B/A, qcb,hcf+K = 27%
(jump-in), cl.C, qcb,hcf+K = 31%
2 Bar
Low
Anywhere
cr.B, cr.B/A, qcfx2+D, qcb,hcf+K = 37%
(jump-in), cl.C, qcfx2+D, qcb,hcf+K = 41%
Gameplay Overview
Normals
Standing
st. A is a long jab that is good for mid-range poking and zoning
st. B is a high side kick that is good for stopping hops and hyper hops at a mid-range distance. Whiffs on some crouching characters. It might activate cl.B if the opponent is too close.
st. C is a high aiming snap kick that may accidentally come out when you want to do a cl.C
st. D is a high double roundhouse kick which can be used as a jump or hop checker but it has slow-start up and bad recovery
Close
cl. A/B/C/D are all special cancel-able
cl. A is a shoulder height jab which may be helpful for hitting opponents who may try to hop at you at a very close range, or may try to jump out of the corner
cl. B are two side kicks that can easily combo into qcb+A/C. The second hit may whiff if you arent close enough.
cl. C is a two hit side kick that can easily confirm and cancel into into Kim's special moves and DM's.
cl. D is a two axe kick that is cancel-able into specials but has push back on hit which may cause whatever it is cancelled into to whiff
Crouching
cr. A/B/C/D are all cancel-able
cr. A is a crouching jab which can be used for close range poking, and can easily combo into qcb+A/C
cr. B is a low light kick that can be used to start combos or to use as a low poke
cr. C is a high aiming kick which can function as a grounded anti-air uppercut but it isn't very fast
cr. D is a sweep that has decent range, and can be whiff canceled into special moves, and cancelled if blocked
Jumping
j. A is air-cancel-able
j. A is a jumping jab that can cross-up and/or start combos. Must be inputted early to be released if you would like to confirm into a grounded normal for a combo.
j. B is a high kick that can be used to poke opponents who are already jumping. Whiffs on crouching opponents.
j. C is a jumping axe kick that can be used as an early air-to-air attack, or as a jump-in attack to start combos. Can whiff on crouching opponents if released too early.
j. D is a jump kick that has a downward angle that is good for air-to-ground approaches and to start combos. It can also cross-up as well.
Blowback
st. CD is a strong, delayed side kick that can be used as a preemptive anti-air to as a stagger during offensive pressure
j.CD is a jumping side kick, good for air-to-air. Can whiff on crouching opponents if released too early.
Throws
Kubikime Otoshi - (b/f + C) close
Kim grabs the opponent's head with his feet, then slams their head in the ground. They land near the corner, face upward.
Hard knockdown
This throw flips the enemy face up for a possible back-turned okizeme glitch setup
Sakkyaku Swimming - (b/f + D) close
Kim grabs and tosses the opponent toward the corner of the screen.
Kim performs a slow axe kick aimed at the opponent's head. Pretty good to throw out every now and then to mix-up your offense.
Overhead unless cancelled into
If cancelled into, becomes 2 hitter, both hits are cancel-able, but loses overhead property
Cannot connect from anything
Useful to cancel into Max Mode
Special Moves
Haki Kyaku - (d, d + B/D)
Kim stomps his foot at the opponent's feet. Good to use when you want to mix up your ground offensive pressure to keep the opponent guessing.
Hits low
B version is super cancel-able
B version has a feature where if you don't have enough stock to super cancel (ie. less than 2 stocks), you can do the Hou'ou Kyaku input and Kim will cancel this move. If successful, Kim will flash in white.
D version is hard knockdown, not super cancel-able
B version can be used for the stomp glitched explained here
Hangetsu Zan - (qcb + B/D)
Kim's signature cresent kick. Light kick version hits once, heavy kick version hits twice.
Light kick (B) version travels a short range, heavy kick (D) version goes around half-screen.
B version normally super cancel-able, D version only super cancellable in max mode (can also cancel into SDM qcb~hcf+B+D while he's in midair)
Sanren Geki - (qcb + A/C) up to three times
Kim's rekka series. First hit starts with an inverted roundhouse kick (which can be used as a hop anti-air) and second hit is a side kick. The third kick ends in a overhead if you use light punch, or ends with jumping spin kicks if you use heavy punch.
First input of punch button determines the finisher of the chain
Both enders are super cancel-able
Combo Advice: If you use the heavy punch version, all the hits will connect and combo if cancelled from his cl.C.
After first hit, qcb+P has an alternate followup
Sankuu Geki - (uf + B/D > d + B/D)
If you input these motions after the first qcb+P, Kim will perform a jumping roundhouse, ending in an axe kick that hits overhead.
First hit of this is super cancel-able
Second hit is an overhead and hard knockdown
Combo Advice: cr.B, cr.A, qcb+P > uf+K > d+K is your main meterless bnb.
Hien Zan - charge down briefly, then (up + B/D)
Kim's flash kick. Light kick version travels a shorter vertical distance than the heavy kick version that travels near the top of the screen.
D version super cancellable
D version will not bring a crouching opponent into the air
D version has a followup Tenshou Zan
Ouiche - down + D after a D Hien Zan
Hard knockdown
Hishou Kyaku - qcf + K (only in the air)
Kim air stomps the opponent. He travels at a downward angle diagonally, and it can only be released during a jump or super jump. Starts up fast, and can catch opponents throwing ground fireballs before they recover or even hit them air to air.
Bounces back if blocked or not but he can be punished landing on the way down.
Can follow with Tsuika Kougeki
Tsuiki Kougeki - D after Hishou Kyaku rebound
Can be done if blocked or not
Can push back farther if done early on block
Can actually hit airborne opponents after Hishou Kyaku connects in the corner if done early
He still can be punished by any move that can beat out a j. D.
Desperation Moves
Hou'ou Kyaku - qcb~hcf + B/D
Kim ranbu super; a flurry of fast kicks, ending in an axe kick. Good to use a quick punish if your opponent whiffs any special moves or DMs that have bad recovery (or if really unsafe on block). It is also easy to combo after a two hit cl. C.
Catches airborne opponents
B version travels around 3/4ths of full-screen, D version travels full-screen
Hiten Hou'ou Kyakyu - qcf x 2 + B/D
A splits kick that launches the opponent in the air.
Juggles opponent
B version launches opponent slightly forward, D version just launches vertically
Very fast
Super Desperation Move
Kuuchuu Hou'ou Kyaku - qcb, hcf + BD (only in the air)
An aerial ranbu EX super. Kim throws out a flurry of air normals, stomps, to end with aerial roundhouse kicks into an axe kick.
Hard knockdown
Good to use as an air-to-air attack
Travels an extremely long distance mid air
Hidden Super Desperation Move
Kyou Hou'ou Kyaku - (close) qcb~hcf + AC
Kim unleashes a fury of kicks ending an a rising phoenix kick.
Proximity Unblockable
Hard knockdown
Does not catch airborne opponents
If opponent is already in block stun, this move will not connect
Combos
0 Stock
Anywhere
★ [cl.C or (cr.B, cr.B/A)], qcb+P > uf+K > d+K
Main meterless bnb. You can stop at qcb+P on block or stagger uf+K. With cl.C, 25%.
★ cl.C, d,d+D
d,d+D hits low for potential mix-up and is a hard knockdown. Hard to punish on block but stopping at cl.C is preferred for better frame advantage. If you add a jump-in, it should be a cross-up. 18%.
cr.B×1~2, cr.B/A, d~u+B
Okay soft knockdown option but outside of a bit of extra range, the rekka route is preferred. 16~18%.
cr.B, cr.B/A, d~u+D > d+D
Hard knockdown but pretty inconsistent depending on characters and crouching/standing, not recommended. 19%.
1 Stock
Anywhere
[cl.C or (cr.B, cr.B/A)], qcb,hcf+K
Easy 1 bar conversion. Input the low version as cr.B, d+B/A, b,f+K. With cl.C, 32%.
★ [cl.C or (cr.B, cr.B/A)], qcfx2+D, d~u+D > d+D
Optimal 1 bar conversion. To time d~u+D you can whiff a cr.A then link d~u+D after it; d~u+B would do less than the previous easier combo. With cl.C, 37%.
2 Stocks
You can replace cl.C, BC run, cl.C(2), qcb+P with cr.B, cr.B/A, qcb+BC for max routes off cr.B(low).
You can replace cl.C, BC run with f+B, BC run for max routes off f+B(Overhead).
In the corner, you can add qcb+P in between qcb+D, (SC) qcfx2+D but it makes the SC more difficult for only 1% more damage. Not worth it.
Anywhere
★ [cl.C or (cr.B, cr.B/A)], qcfx2+D, qcb,hcf+K
Easy and decent to start with. Input the low version as cr.B, qcf, cr.B/A, qcf+D. With cl.C, 41%.
Main max mode route. To time d~u+D you can whiff a cr.A then link d~u+D after it. Settling for d~u+B instead does the same damage as the previous easier route. 49%.
The delay on the last rekka is a bit awkward. It costs 2% but is easier to make the 2nd hit whiff then quickly land both hits of the last one for the cancel. 78%.
The delay on the last rekka is a bit awkward. It costs 2% but is easier to make the 2nd hit whiff then quickly land both hits of the last one for the cancel. 92%.
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