H A Y A T E FAQ ver. 1.4
                         Marvel vs. Capcom 2
                         System- DC (import)
         Author- Rei "Rhea" Lewis <[email protected]>
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HAYATO KANZAKI, The Bounty Hunter
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      Well, Capcom went ahead and made another really flashy VS. game but this
time they included one of Capcom's bad-asses, Hayato. For those of you that
don't know, Hayato is from an underdog from a  Capcom fighter called Star
Gladiator. A sequel is out now on the DC, which is also the game where Hayato's
moves all derive from. As for Hayato's background, in the far future Hayato
makes his money as a bounty hunter in space. The weapon he uses is called a
plasma saber, which explains the energy blade on the sucker.
       Now Hayato's biggest enemy in his world was a mean guy called Bilstien
(goofy name for a villain right?). Well these two have fought a few times and
Bilstien somehow managed to get a thing called an "evil factor" in Hayato. How
he did it, I dunno but it occasionally makes Hayato become a very mean guy. He
also gets a new outfit and wears a spunky little eye patch with his George
Clooney hair-cut. Now as for how Hayato got into the world where Abyss
is....these VS. storylines never make sense anyway so what's the point in trying
to explain it?
       This FAQ will be my second and hopefully my last, as I look and see I have
nothing better to do than type FAQs, it makes me feel funny...Ok, let's get to
it.

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KEY-how to tell what I'm typing
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u-Up
d-Down
b-Backward
f-Forward
uf-Up forward
df-Down forward
ub-Up backward
db-Down backwards

LP-Light Punch
HP-Heavy Punch
LK-Light Kick
HK-Heavy Kick

QCF-Quarter circle forward motion
QCB-Quarter circle back motion
DP(Dragon Punch)-A forward, down, down forward motion
RDP(Reverse Dragon Punch)-a back, down, down back motion

PP-Two punches simotanesoulsy
KK-Two kicks simultaneously

PA1-Partner 1 assist button
PA2-Partner 2 assist button

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UNIVERSAL COMMANDS, basic character abilities
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-Blocking-
Standing Block-hold b
Crouching Block-hold db
Air block-hold b or db in the air
Advancing Guard-Press PP while blocking

-Moving Around-
Dash-tap f,f or f + PP
Backdash-tap b,b or b + PP
Jump-tap u, uf, or ub
High Jump-tap d, then u, uf, or ub
Escape Roll Roll-b,db,d + P/K when knocked down

-Other Abilities-
Taunt-WK + Start
Throws-(varies)-b/f + P/K
Tech. Hit-Any direction but u or d + P/k
Tech. Roll-do a Tech. Hit after you've been thrown
Hold Escape-shake joystick and jag on the buttons to get out
Snapback-QCF + PA1 or PA2

-Partner Switch-
1st Partner-WP + WK
2nd Partner-FP + FK

-Partner Abilities
1st Partner Assist Attack-Tap PA1
2nd Partner Assist Attack-Tap PA2
Variable Counter-while blocking, b,db,d + PA1 or PA2-cost one super bar
Variable Combination-Press PA1 + PA2-can cost either 2 or 3 super bars + plus
you must have at least two characters left.
Delayed Hyper Combo-do a partner's hyper combo while your main character is
performing theirs-can cost as much as 3 super bars
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HAYATO'S Basic Attacks
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      I normally don't discuss the character's regular attacks but in Hayato's
case these are some of his main weapons of his game. So let's dive right in:

<-LP->
This is Hayato's dinky slash but it plays a great role in his combos. You can
annoy the hell out of someone if you constantly harass them with this. One
connection with the LP and a devastating combos can follow. This isn't that
great of an air attack though.

<-HP->
Hayato does a full vertical slash, can easily two in one into special attacks
due to it's speed. I'm not saying it's slow it's just the arc of it allows
special to be two in ones easily. The airial version is great to get people back
to the ground and the crouching HP is his launcher. This also serves as an Airal
Rave finisher

<-LK->
Hayato busts out a small little high kick. I suggest not using this on the
ground much since it's priority is small and his slashes do much better in terms
of range and damage. But it's strong point is that it works great as a jump-in
since it can easily airial link into his air MK. Overall, this is gonna stay in
combos.

<-HK->
Hayato does a single two handed slash but can do another standing one if you
push HK again. The crouching version is like any other standard sweep. The air
version serves as an Airial Rave finisher. The standing double HK works great in
combos and as a pressure attack. But the speed is a bit slow but that
endangering.
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HAYATO'S Special Attacks
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Shiden-QCF + P
Hayato dashes forward while executing two slashes, blue shadows even trail him
during this. This works great in combos and does descent damage but the recovery
time is horrible. DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT throw this out at random unless you
want to die.

Guren-DP + P (can be done in mid-air)
Hayato leaps into the air doing a sword uppercut attack with a few energy
spirals flying around him. The FP version makes him dash a little bit before the
uppercut while the WP version makes do just the uppercut. Also note that the
rush in the FP version DOES NOT do any damage or hits. This move is Hayato's
anti-air move, but use the WP when countering or you may find yourself dashing
under them with the FP version. Also, your left wide open with either version if
you miss, so use this sparingly.

-Plasma Combos-
-These are unique to Hayato, when you start these Hayato turns blue for the
remainder of the Plasma Combo. But you can cancel Special moves or super combos
at any during the Plasma Combos. Or course Hayato will stop flashing blue as
soon as you veer of the Plasma combo course.

NOTE-You must hold back during the whole combo-

Suzaku Ranbu-b+LP,LP,LP,LP
Hayato's standard one, nothing really special or all that great.

Kegon #1-b+LP,LP,HP,HK,LP,LP
Star Gladiator fans will recognize this Hayato's Plasma Final combo from the
original game. Hayato does a fancy combo which knocks the opponent away at the
second to last hit. The final LP makes him do a spinning downward slash to
finish it off. You can stall the final LP, just make sure you don't stall too
long so that you whiff.

Kegon #2-b+LP,LP,LP,HK,LP,LP
Essentially the same as the Kegon #1, just a different way of getting there.
NOTE-on BOTH on the Kegon combos, the HK hits low.

Guren #1-b+HP,LP,HP,HP,HP
This one has Hayato during a short range combo ending with a WP Guren. Looks
great but the range is smaller than that of the Kegon combos. This due to the
short range of the HP Plasma combo starter which is a small horizontal slash.
But it does good damage though.

Guren #2-b+HP,LP,HP,LK,HP
The same combo as Guren #1 except that the HK hits low. Still though, poor range
but descent damage. I'd use this one over the Guren #1 since the low kick can
trick some people up.

***Plasma Combo tips***
A fellow gamer by the name of Justus Belentine pointed some interesting stuff
out to me about Hayato's Plasma combo sets. The B+LP ones usually have a small
lag but this can be skipped if you end the blocked Plasma combo at the HK. Then
there's basically no lag at all. Now about the B+HP, Justus pointed something
out to me about these as well, they make great counters since the intial slash
is quick and has small range. For example one way to counter an opponent with
extreme prejudice is to do this, B+FP, LP, FP, FP, Shiden, then cancel into
Engetsu.

Special Thanx to Justus Balentine-<[email protected]>

NOTE-End of Plasma Combo List-

Byakko Hou-b,f+PP
This is a throw attack of Hayato's, if you connect Hayato will launch the
opponent up in the air a bit with a elbow blow. You must be right next to your
opponent or Hayato will the show a nice miss animation with the look of "WTF" on
his face. This move probably won't be used often but it's actually a great move
to pull on an unsuspecting opponent. Now this also works as counter attack
similar to Jill's baretta move. But the timing is so nit picky I suggest either
just blocking or getting the hell out of the way.

Dokuryuu-during a dash press HP
Hayato pulls out a fast dashing slash. Can be followed by the Souryuu slash
right after it.

Souryuu-after the Dokuryuu press HP
After the Dokuryuu dash slash Hayato will pull off another dashing slash only
he'll be going the other way. This can really f@#$ up an opponent's
coordination, just don't abuse it or they'll learn to see it coming a mile away
and counter it.
-NOTE-Hayato will not go another direction with the Souryuu if the opponent is
in the corner.

Hien-f + HP
Hayato pulls out a jumping spin slash although he doesn't get that high off the
ground at all. This move serves as Hayato's overhead attack, it's actually a
pretty good one too, it's fast and the lag isn't that bad at all compared to
most other overheads. It can even be used in a combo! Great move.

Dai Oiuchi Kougeki-d + HK in mid air
Hayato does a straight downward fall with his saber pointed directly down. The
speed on this ok and once you hit or the opponent blocks it Hayato bounces off
it. It's pretty good in air combos and can be canceled into a Guren if you're
fast. Rarely use this is poking games but keep it locked in air combos.

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HAYATO'S Hyper Combos
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Rasetsu Zan-QCF + PP
Hayato does the motion for the Ashura, which was move in Star Gladiator that
extended his saber, and goes on a combo run. The combo is 8 hits and does
sizeable damage the only problem is the HUGE lag after it. So if your opponent
blocks it do something or you gonna eat some damage at the end of it due to
Hayato's love of posing after he does stuff. Keep this in combos and you'll be
safe, which shouldn't be a problem since it's really easy to combo.
-NOTE-On linking supers, the super is a good super to start a Delayed Hyper
Combo spree with or link one together.

Engetsu-QCF + KK
Hayato raises his sword above his head then slashes and sends a blue wave of
energy across the screen. A very hard super to actually use effectivly since
it'll only hit a ground opponent a few times. But it works well in juggle
combos.
-NOTE-On linking supers, this super is a good ender to a Delayed Hyper Combo
Run.

Plasma Field-QCB + KK
Hayato gets pissed and makes a nice blue force shield around for a second. If it
whifs then you just wasted a super bar but if it hits that's a different story.
Upon tagging someone with this Hayato will have infinite super energy for a bit,
he'll be flashing blue till' the effect ends. During this you have infinite
super energy and your special are a bit faster, such as the Shiden is actually
useable since the delay isn't as bad. Hmmmm....infinite supers, can you Black
Hayato? Thought so. But the problem with this is that most run like hell when
they see Hayato in this much like Strider with the Ourobolos activated. We'll
work around that later.
-NOTE-you must be friggin' idiot to link this in a Delayed Hyper Combo run,
don't do it.

Black Hayato-LP,HP,b,LK,HK at Level 3
This has to be the most stylish super in the game. Hayato dashes forward and if
he hits he impales the opponent and goes into a "Demon Rage" type spree. The
screen goes black and sword slash fly and it ends with Black Hayato posed as the
opponent flies off. Then Hayato goes back to normal. Freakin' awesome. Now the
dash IS blockable and the combo hits for about 15 times, hmmm....same as the
Demon Rage, coincidence? I think not. The damage here isn't that great to waste
three levels on, you can do a hell of a lot more with three separate supers. As
I said earlier, this is a style super, but you can do it for one super bar if
you connect with it during the Plasma Field super.

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The Variables
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This covers what Hayato does when you select either A, B, or Y at the select
screen.

   <Assist Attack>          <Counter attack>        <Team Super>
"A" Shiden                   Shiden                  Rasetsu Zan

"B" Guren                    Guren                   Engetsu

"Y" Shiden                   Guren (B. Hayato)       Engetsu

-NOTE-When you do a counter with Hayato while he's in "Y" he'll do a Guren as
Black Hayato but then turn back to good ol' Hayato when he lands or is hit
before he lands.

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COMBOS-all anyone cares about anyway...
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Here's a small collection of combos for Hayato that I use and impressive ones I
seen. Listing every combo known to man my him would spoil the fun of finding
your own.

1.) LP, LP, HP, Shiden or Rasetsu Zan
-A VERY basic combo but still very effective, this was the first combo I ever
did with him. Heh, I was so proud of myself when I did it.

2.) Byakko Hou, Engetsu
-A juggle combo that makes use of the Byyako grab. You should do the Engetsu
right as the opponent begins to fall to get the MAX hits and damage. Hit it
right and this combo takes 50% damage easy. Nice combo huh?

NOTE-Chris <[email protected]> sent in this combo using the Byakko Hou.
    Byakko hou, dash forward then B. Hayato. Now the LK in the B. Hayato
formation should connect with the falling opponent and two in one into the B.
Hayato.
-Just goes to show you that Hayato's most under-rated move is certainly
rewarding when used correctly.

3.) Jumping LK, LK, (land) LP, LK, HK, HK, Black Hayato
-The double HK slash at the end gives you plenty of time to input the Black
Hayato command.

4.) Crouching LP, crouching LP, crouching HP (launcher), Jump, LP,LK,LP, Dai
Oiuchi Kougeki, cancel into WP Guren.
-A very cool air combo and very simple to do

5.) <Plasma Combo-Kegon #1> b+LP,LP,HP,HK,LP, Plasma Field, OTG(if you really
want to...)
-this is an easy way to get the Plasma field super, plus you can OTG them after
the field with a crouching HP. I don't OTG that much because I think that's a
little over the top but most people love it.

6.) Jumping LK, Jumping HK, dash in, LP, LP, Hien, b+HP, LP, HP, HP, -finisher.
(B. Hayato, Ratsetsu Zan, whatever...)
-This is an awesome combo by Araya, this uses the Hien and a Plasma combo series
in one combo with many options at the end. Great idea.

<-COMBOS Sent in By Others->

From-RAule <[email protected]>

1.)The 56 hit Mind Boggler-Jump in, LK, HK, dash, LP, LP, F + HP, B+ HP, LP, HP,
B. Hayato, Cable Assist + Dash Forward, HP, stall for a milisecond, B + HP, LP,
HP, HP, HP Guren, cancel into Plasma Field, OTG c. LK, B. Hayato.

-Wow, really long isn't it? It looks complicated but once the timing is down
it'll become easier to do. The hardest part really is calling Cable out at the
right time. Also this combo requires 4 super bars, Cable's projectile assist and
some patience to learn it. It does work, trust me. Also this combo should push
them in the corner after the first set and before cable in order to work
correctly.

2.)Hp Guren, Plasma Field, OTG B. Hayato.
Another corner combo, essentially the end part of the above killer.

3.)B + LP, LP, LP, HK, LP, D + HP, U + LP, LK, LP, HP Guren.
You can cancel into a Plasma field at the end and OTG c. LK into a B. Hayato if
you have the super energy to do so.

From-<[email protected]>

1.)Jump in HP, Land, LP, LP, HP, Shiden (both hits), cancel into Plasma Field,
OTG c. LK, B. Hayato.
Very simple comob, very nice damage.

From Justus Balentine <[email protected]>

1.)B+FP, LP, FP, FP, Shiden, cancel into Engetsu

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TACTICS-How to get your groove on...
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First lets look at Hayato's strengths and weaknesses.
PROS
-His range-close/medium range
-His strength

CONS
-His lag time
-No long range attacks
-Not so great damage taking...

Now most people look at Hayato and think he's another Strider. He may be able to
do some flashy sword combos but Hayato isn't nearly as fast or as agile as
Strider. So Hayato can't go all out in offense and expect to win, his moves just
won't allow it.

Hayato's special moves are all useful but they all have that usual lag time,
especially the Shiden. Throwing these out at random will get you killed and
you'll look incredibly stupid. You have to play smart and patient, if you get
panicky and rush with Hayato your gonna mess up and lose him to a large Magneto
combo or whatever. Hayato doesn't have the best defense so your gonna feel every
hit he takes. But it's not as bad as Gouki or Strider. What you need to do is
watch your opponent and figure out what he gonna do, then go for any openings
you see and capitalize on any opening. The most offensive poking you'll do is
with your WP and the Hien. A connected WP can easily lead to bigger things and
Hien can link immediately into a Plasma Combo.

I don't suggest throwing out Plasma combos at random either as the lag isn't
that bad but some of the fast characters can easily capitalize on that...*cough-
Strider-cough*. But remember it's ok to go for a random Dokuryuu every now and
then since Hayato is the only one in the game that has an dash exclusive only
attack. So some players might not see it coming. But once the match gets going
and you're in lead, you can go into a more offensive mode. BUT REMEMBER to watch
the opponent's life BARS! I can't tell you how many people get hyped when
they're winning and go all offense and the other player easily gets in a new
character since the opposing player left themselves wide open. Just be patient.

OTHER things-Don't be afraid to throw, Hayato's throw is one the best in the
game. You can juggle after it and it doesn't push you or the opponent away from
each other. Some people hate throwing but I don't, it's a part of the game and
you should capitalize on it. Also don't forget the Byakko Hou, surprise turtlers
with this and juggle them with an Engetsu to make them pay.

<-Suggested Partners->
      As Hayato has great combo power his defense is somewhat lacking so you'll
someone strong with good defense on your team. (Thanx to [email protected] for
that tip.)

Suggested Partners-

Jin-strong power plus a great defensive game. (Again from [email protected])

Ryu-a great all arounder but you'll have to be very unorthodox when playing as
Ryu since the whole world knows his moves.

Charlie or Guile-since they're essentially the same (not excatly) both these
guys complement Hayato well. This is thanks to their great supers, combos and
their defensive options.

Sentinel-The assists from the Sentinel can easily allow Hayato to dash in try
for a combo. Plus the Sentinel is very different opponent than Hayato, so the
opponent can be in for a rude awakening when you switch.

Thanos-his bubble assist attack can let Hayato go for any combo of his choice.
This assist has to be the best in the game, since it paralyzes the opponent for
a short time allowing you to beat their @$$ with little effort.
-Justus Balentine <[email protected]>

Those are the only partners I'm really familiar with. Please feel free to email
me any of yours.

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HAYATO'S Colors-you gotta look good too...
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Pressing different buttons at the select screen when highlighting Hayato will
get you one of six different outfit colors for him. Assuming his two hidden ones
are released.

LP-The original black and white suit...can't go wrong here
HP-A Pink outfit, if you ever pick this you asking for an ass woopin'
LK-A blue tint to his colors...ok looking...
HK-A brown look, looks likes crap...literally...

-Hidden Colors-
PA1-A crimson red outfit, too much red...
PA2-An awesome yellow and black outfit, these are the best colors IMO

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HAYATO's Animations
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-Intros-
Hayato can enter the match (assuming he's the starter...) one of two ways.
1.) He's standing there and busts out an Ashura with purple flames everywhere
then gets into his pose.

2.) He rides in on his bad @$$ bike then hopes off and extends his sword through
an Ashura.

-Win Poses-
-NOTE-Hayato has the same win pose but it varies on if someone from Star
Gladiator 2 appears with him or not. His pose is that he seals his plasma saber
over his head with his eyes closed and a smirk on his face. Then one of four
things can follow-
1.) No one will appear
2.) Saturn (the green guy) will appear.
3.) June (the pink girl with white leggings) will appear
4.) Ele (the second girl with the white and blue outfit) will appear

-I'm not sure if he has anything besides that win pose but that's all I ever
get.

-Hayato's Taunt-
Well Hayato's taunt is actually useable since it's actually pretty quick. He
busts out another pose (he's full of them...) and yells something like "Katsu
Ya!." What that means, I haven't the slightest.

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Translations-courtesy of Kao Megura
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Shiden                         Violet Lightning
Guren                          Red Lotus
Byakko Hou                     White Tiger Cannon
Suzaku Ranbu                   Phoenix Boisterous Dance
Kegon                          Stern Flower
Dokuryuu                       Single Dragon
Souryuu                        Double Dragon
Hien                           Flying (Swallow)
Dai Oiuchi Kougeki             Great Pursuit attack

Rasetsu Zan                    Justice Slash
Engetsu                        Crescent moon

-These all came from Kao Megura's Marvel vs. Capcom 2 FAQ. The man just rocks.

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Other Stuff
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-Hayato's Daughter-
      Ele, the girl who poses with Hayato during his win pose is actually his
daughter. Star Gladiator fans know how this comes to be, June (the other pink
girl) is Hayato's gf. And I believe we all know what happens when a male and a
female like each other. Well, in the story of Star Gladiator 2 Ele comes from
the future to help with the fight against Bilstien. Just some extra facts.

-Seeing Black Hayato-
      There are two ways to see Black Hayato.
-The super...duh...
-Doing a Variable counter while Hayato is in Y mode.
      I really wish Capcom would have made Black Hayato a separate character,
two Hayato's? *droll...*
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CREDITS-I didn't do this all by myself...
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First and formerly, God. Without him I wouldn't be breathing.

Kao Megura <[email protected]>
The man always has every bit of info you could ever want in a FAQ. I took a few
names and translations from his Marvel vs. Capcom 2 FAQ. Plus that's also where
the Ayara combo came from as well.

Dwight-an old friend of mine in Las Vegas who mercilessly beat my ass with
Magneto while I was still learning Hayato. Thanks to him, my Hayato can hold his
own against any haneously long Magneto combos he can toss out.

My brother, for showing me (by accident) that you can cancel the Guren from the
Dai Oiuchi Kougeki.

Some Hispanic Guy-a guy at Mark K's arcade who busted the Black Hayato super on
me and was nice enough to tell me how to do it after I lost the match. Gracias!

Chris <[email protected]>
For his combo and suggestions regarding Hayato's game, plus a partner
suggestion.

RAule<[email protected]>
For the 56 hit Mind Boggler combo and a few others.

<[email protected]>
For his nice and simple combo.

Justus Balentine<[email protected]>
For his tips on the Plasma Combos, one great counter combo and some tips on
Thanos' assist attack.

For everyone else who has sent in their C&C making this FAQ even better than the
version before. Arrigatou.

Later

Rei Lewis <[email protected]>

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