The King of Fighters 2002 – Hidden Super Desperation Move FAQ
Version 1.0
Author: jinsakazaki
Disclaimer: I don’t own nothin’ or nobody in this game. SNKPlaymore does
Disclaimer 2: But I own this FAQ, dammit! Don’t publish or sell without
permission or at least givin’ me a shout out.
This FAQ is written to get some acquaintances of mine of my back as they hound
me about the Hidden Super Desperation Moves (HSDM) in this game ALL THE TIME.
Upon the threat of my hurting them, I submit to you this FAQ. Enjoy……
Before we get started, let’s get an understanding that in order to perform a
HSDM, you must have the following:
less than 20% of your energy left
at least 2 supers
…. And keep in mind that you cannot super cancel into a HSDM. Also, as with
any other move, just because you can do a HSDM, doesn’t mean you should. Many
people tend to rely heavily on these moves. Don’t rely on your HSDM too
heavily. You’ll only end up killing yourself.
The FAQ shall be written thusly….
TEAM NAME (the name of the team, obviously)
Character Name (the character’s name)
Move Name: (the name of the move)
Motion: (how to perform the move)
Damage: (approximation of how much damage the move does)
Description: (what it looks like…… more or less)
Comments: (different ways to use the move, ways to avoid, the properties of
said move, etc…)
A - weak punch
B - weak kick
C - strong punch
D - strong kick
u - up
d - down
f - forward
b - back
uf - up-forward
df - down-forward
db - down-back
qcf - quarter-circle forward
qcb - quarter-circle back
hcf - half-circle forward
hcb - half-circle back
Move Name: 524 Shiki: Kamakura
Motion: hcb, hcb + AC when near opponent
Damage: 40%-45%
Description: Kyo grabs his foe. An explosion occurs and he performs an 8 hit
combo on his foe.
Comments: This is a 'grapple' super, so it's unblockable. Your opponent
will be wary of this, and will try to keep a distance between Kyo and their
character, so be ready for a chase. Kyo is able to combo this super from a
standing close C or A, so you have that option. Also, he can pick his foe up
off the ground by performing his ‘212 Shiki: Kototsuki You’ (hcb+K at the end
of his ‘Aragami’ chain) if his foe is in the corner for additional damage at
the end of this super. But be aware that he does not have the range that
Clark, Goro, or other 'grapple' characters have on their command throws.
BENIMARU NIKAIDO
Move Name: Raijin Ten
Motion: f, db, df, b, f + any button
Damage: 1%
Description: Benimaru summons a ball of electricity whose position is
determined by the button you press. If A, in front of his face. B, by his
front leg. C, behind his head. D, by his back leg.
Comments: 1 lousy percent?! Yup, ‘tis true. But the ball that appears is
unblockable, which can help make for some strong combos. For example:
ordinarily, you wouldn’t be able to combo his fwd+B command attack from his
standing close C, but with the ball out, you can. Add another super to your
combo and you’ve removed a nice chunk of life from your foe. The ball lasts
for 8 hits or until Benimaru is hit, whichever comes first, and can also
negate normal projectiles and infinite amount of times. The ball disappears
if you are hit, even if you block.
GORO DAIMON
Move Name: Furinkazan
Motion: f, d, df, b, d, db + BC
Damage: 85%-90%
Description: Goro taunts, then performs his Jirai Shin (f, d, df +A). He
then performs his Ura Nage (f, hcf +K) slamming foe to the ground. Performs
5 additional Jirai Shins, then stomps the ground, causing an explosion.
Comments: Ye gods, this super is powerful. But, like the ‘Jirai Shin’, it
can be avoided simply by ducking or jumping. And because of it’s strength,
your opponent will take extra special care to watch out for this move. Your
best bet is using it when your opponent whiffs and attack, or performs a
drawn out move like K’s blackout. It IS posible, however, to combo this super.
Hit your opponent with a standing CD, then immediately perform Goro's 'Nekko
Gaeshi' (qcf+Kick) and follow that up with the HSDM. 2 hit combo. Another
useful tidbit is the fact that Goro has high and mid autogaurd while he is
taunting, making it a good counter to lunging attacks like Terry’s ‘Burn
Knuckle’, or Ralf’s ‘Galactica Phantom’. But he doesn’t taunt for long, so be
careful.
FATAL FURY TEAM
TERRY BOGARD
Move Name: Rising Force
Motion: qcf, qcf + AC
Damage: 55%-60%
Description: Terry draws back his fist, he then launches himself forward with
a flying fist, followed by a shoulder charge. He then finishes the move with
a Rising Tackle.
Comments: Terry doesn’t perform this move immediately after inputting the
motion, but he streaks across the majority of the screen pretty quick, making
it ideal for whiffed attacks. It can also be comboed from a ducking C,
standing close D, or his df+C command attack. He suffers heavy lag if this
move is blocked, however.
ANDY BOGARD
Move Name: (first part)Zan’ei Shitou Reppa Dan, (second part)Hiryuu Bakuha
Dan
Motion: (first part)qcf, qcf + AC, (second part) BCD
Damage: 35%
Description: Andy performs a Zan’ei Ken (db, f+P) while his arm is surrounded
by energy, which hurls his foe into the air. When performing the second part,
he lunges at his airborne foe with a Chou Reppa Dan.
Comments: Andy is not a powerhouse character, but if performed performed
correctly, this is his most powerful super. The first part moves at a speed
similar to his ‘Zan’ei Ken’, so you can use it to punish whiffed attacks, or
combo it. The second part should not be performed until you pass just under
your foe, otherwise you won’t get all the hits. If your opponent blocks the
initial hit or you miss, Andy will continue to zip forward for several seconds
until the second part is performed or until he is hit, and the first part is
only one hit, so after blocking he can be hit right out of this.
JOE HIGASHI
Move Name: Cross Gigantes
Motion: qcf, qcf + BD
Damage: 35%
Description: Joe throws both arms into the air, summoning 2 ‘Screw Uppers’
from either side of him. They criss-cross and fly off the screen.
Comments: Like Terry’s super, he doesn’t call out the tornadoes right away,
but he’s invincible at start up. Until the tornadoes cross each other,
however, they don’t hit, making this super easy to avoid. It’s not even good
to cheese with. If you insist on using it, it’s best used as an anti-air.
But I’d advise you to avoid it all together.
ART OF FIGHTING TEAM
RYO SAKAZAKI
Move Name: Tenchi Haou Ken
Motion: qcf, qcf + AC
Damage: 20%
Description: Ryo draws back his fist, then plunges it forward, knocking away
his foe.
Comments: Just an ordinary punch? Hardly. It dizzies your opponent, leaving
them open to your favorite combo. It combos easily and it has decent priority.
It’s also ideal to use after his f+B or df+B command attacks.
Time to mount your comeback.
ROBERT GARCIA
Move Name: Zetsu!! Ryoko Ranbu
Motion: qcf, hcb + BD
Damage: 40%
Description: Robert stands in place for a moment, then zips forward and
unleashes a powerful combo.
Comments: The screen flashes immediately upon the input of this move, but
Robert doesn’t take off right away. Probably because this move is
unblockable. While not as strong as his standard ‘Ryoko Ranbu’ SDM, it still
takes a nice amount of power. Good against hitting a rising foe, and can also
‘suck in’ a jumping opponent, and Robert is invincible at start up while he is
‘powering up’, with the usual exception of throws, of course.
TAKUMA SAKAZAKI
Move Name: Kosatsu Jin
Motion: b, f, d, df + AC
Damage: 45%
Description: Takuma draws his hands apart. He then chops his opponent to the
ground by the back of their neck… ouch.
Comments: This move is a counter. When you perform it, almost any physical
hit performed on Takuma while he draws his hands apart, including supers, will
result in pain for his foe. He cannot be thrown while performing this move,
with the exception of command grabs, so keep in mind that this move isn’t a
smart choice against grappler characters, or an opponent who relies heavily on
projectile use. The following moves cannot be countered:
Takuma will be pushed back by these supers, or they will just plain miss.
He will not counter them.
PSYCHO SOLDIER TEAM
ATHEAN ASAMIYA
Move Name: Psycho Medley
Motion: qcf + ABCD, D, C, B, D, C, B, A then either qcf+AB (Healing Athena),
or qcf+BC (Momoiro Gatame)
Damage: Healing Athena 35%, Momoiro Gatame 45%
Description: Athena zips at her foe performing a combo, changing outfits with
each hit.
Comments: This move combos rather easily, but the timing to the attacks takes
a little getting used to. Keep in mind that the initial input, qcf + ABCD, is
two hits, so wait before you start pressing buttons. The ‘Momoiro Gatame’ may
be stronger, but ‘Healing Athena’ gives you a very nice amount of life back
(about 25%), making Athena quite difficult to beat outright.
SIE KENSOU
Move Name: Seigan Rairyuu
Motion: qcf, qcf + BD
Damage: 25%
Description: Kensou throws a fast moving ‘Choukyuu Dan’ at his foe. It then
returns to the screen from the direction he threw it. He absorbs it and glows
orange.
Comments: Kensou glows orange because he’s noticeably stronger. He retains
his power boost until the end of the round. The trick behind this super is
absorbing the ball when it returns to the screen. It comes back almost
immediately, but if you aren’t careful you could miss it by getting hit by your
opponent, which will cause it to disappear (but not if you block their attack),
canceling it out with your own fireball, or accidentally blocking it when it
returns. Upon absorption, you cannot repeat this move again until the next
round. The fireball itself serves as a knockdown attack and is easily comboed
due to it’s speed.
CHIN GENTSAI
Move Name: Suisou Enbu
Motion: qcf, qcf + BD
Damage: 30%
Description: Chin blows a ‘fire dot’ at his foe. Upon contact, it spreads
into big flames.
Comments: You can guide this super anywhere you want, even off screen. You
can use it as a low attack as well, but isn’t too useful beyond that. If your
opponent manages to avoid the ‘dot’ for 5-6 seconds, it will disappear.
IKARI TEAM
LEONA HEIDERN
Move Name: Rebel Spark
Motion: qcb, hcf + BD
Damage: 40%-45%
Description: Leona leaps forward like a cat and puts an unknown energy into
her foe using both hands. She lets out a blood-curdling yell and the energy
detonates.
Comments: Aside from the standard prerequisites to using this super, you must
also be in ‘Orochi Mode’. To enter ‘Orochi Mode’, enter u, d, u, d, u, d + BD.
Leona becomes faster and stronger (only slightly, though), but she can only
short hop and loses half her life. This super combos easily, and can go under
some fireballs. It can also be used as a juggle after her ‘Earring Bakudan 1’
(qcb+K), or her ‘Vortex Launcher’ (charge b, f+P).
RALF JONES
Move Name: Umanori Galactica Phantom
Motion: qcb, hcf, qcf + AD
Damage: 60%-65%
Description: Ralf runs forward and tackles his foe. He draws back and punches
his foe, sending them flying up and off the screen.
Comments: This move can be done in any combo you have with Ralf’s ‘Umanori
Vulcan Punch’ (qcb, hcf+K) with the exception of a combo where you perform a
super cancel. Due to this moves odd motion, you need a quick hand to pull off
a combo with this move, so you may be better off using it as a juggle after the
‘Ralf Kick’. Aside from the damage, it’s identical to Ralf’s standard tackle
super in every way, including the lag it has if blocked.
CLARK STEEL
Move Name: Running Pirates
Motion: hcf, hcf + BD
Damage: 40%
Description: Clark taunts, then run forward and grabs his foe. He picks them
up slams them into the wall, turns around and slams them into the opposite
wall, then turns and power bombs his foe on the ground.
Comments: Not a good super. It’s slow and his taunting first makes it
extremely telegraphed, as the screen doesn't even flash until he taunts. AND
it's very easy to hit him out of this move. You’re better off not using this
one.
WOMEN FIGHTERS TEAM
MAI SHIRANUI
Move Name: Shiranui-ryuu: Kubi no Kitsune
Motion: D, B, C, C, u
Damage: 55%
Description: Mai jumps to the top of the screen, then zips down at her foe,
flying through them four times. She lands, does random poses, and a fire
column erupts around her foe, damaging them further.
Comments: This super is unblockable (most people fail to realize that), and
it’s range is mid screen. She’s invincible while flying upward, but unless her
opponent is on the ground, she will not perform the entire super. The screen
doesn’t flash until she reaches the top of the screen, and while she doesn’t
float up, it’s slower than your standard jump. Still a good answer to
fireballs or careless whiffed attacks.
YURI SAKAZAKI
Move Name: “Ei!” Hien Hou’ou Kyaku
Motion: f, b, hcb +BD
Damage: 50%
Description: Yuri performs the classic version of her ‘Hien Hou’ou Kyaku’ DM.
Comments: Another super with a slight delay at start up, but she’s also
invincible at start up. This super is full screen and can also be used a
juggle after a long distance Hou Sho Ko Ken connects. Heavy lag if blocked or
if it misses.
MAY LEE
Move Name: Key of Victory
Motion: f, B, C, f, C (in ‘Hero Mode’)
Damage: 40%
Description: May Lee performs her ‘Full Swing Chop’. A copy of May Lee knock
her foe into the air, then the original May Lee perform a drop kick. May lee
lands and raises her arm into the air. She raises her other arm and an
explosion
engulfs her foe.
Comments: This super takes decent power, if you can land it. Remember, May
Lee can’t block in ‘Hero Mode’ (which is activated by pressing ABC. Press
them again to return to normal). She can combo it from her standing A, but due
to it's awkward motion and short range, I find this super to be pretty useless.
KOREA TEAM
KIM KAPHWAN
Move Name: Zero Kyori Hou’ou Kyaku
Motion: qcb, db, f + ABCD
Damage: 45%
Description: Kim performs a combo that ends with his classic ‘Hien Zan’.
Comments: Another unblockable super. Unbeknownst to most people, this is a
grapple super, making it a good wake up move, and it combos easily. And
unlike other non-grapple characters with grapple supers, like Seth or Kyo,
this super DOES have standard grapple range. It can also be used in head
games. Power up and jump at your opponent. They may be wary of you
attempting to pull this move off upon landing, and will jump away.
That’s when you perform your ‘Kuuchuu Hou’ou Kyaku’ SDM. If not, then do the
HSDM.
CHANG KOEHAN
Move Name: Tekkyuu Dai Sekai
Motion: B, A, df, C, A
Damage: 50%
Description: Chang raises his iron ball over his head and shakes his
moneymaker. The background turns black and he squeezes his gut. Chang then
performs his 'Tekkyuu Dai Assatsu' (qcf, qcf+P) at pat his belly. His foe goes
flying away.
Comments: A strange super where Chang dances, this super is unblockable as
well. While Chang dances, he is invincible to everything but throws, or ground
smashing moves. This super takes quite some time to activate, so unless your
opponent is performing a pretty long move themselves, such as K9999’s SDM
(d, f, df+ABCD), you’re better off not using this move. Also, as Chang grabs
his belly, a slow moving projectile or projectile DM/SDM/HSDM can hit him. AND
whatever unknown force that hits the screen can be auto-guarded by moves like
Takuma’s ‘Mouko Burai Gan’ (qcb+P), Ralf’s ‘Galactica Phantom’ (qcf, qcf+P), or
O. Yashiro’s HSDM.
CHOI BOUNGE
Move Name: Shakushi
Motion: hcf, hcf + AC in the air
Damage: 15%-40%
Description: Choi disappears. Giant slash marks appear on screen, damaging
his foe.
Comments: This super looks cool, but very seldom will all the hits connect.
The hits are also easy to avoid with a few well placed rolls, and contrary to
popular belief, Choi ISN’T invincible during this super, though few people will
risk getting hit by this super while trying to hit him. Still, I normally can
land at least 3 hits when I cross-up my opponent, so it's not completely
worthless, especially if you can catch 'em in the air…
KOF ’96 TEAM
IORI YAGAMI
Move Name: Ura 1219 Shiki: En’ou
Motion: qcb, hcf, b, f + AC
Damage: 40%
Description: Iori gets this crazy look in his eyes, then leaps at his foe.
Pressing their face to the ground, the background turns blood red and a purple
fire column erupts, engulfing his foe.
Comments: This super has an awkward range. While he goes completely to the
other side of the screen, if his opponent is ducking, Iori will sail right over
their head. This can be avoided by comboing the super (it can be comboed from
a close standing C or his f+A, A command attack). It’s also good for getting
around projectiles, and it’s unblockable as well. Iori is also invincible
while performing this move and flying through the air.
MATURE
Move Name: Ecstasy 816
Motion: f, D, C, B, f
Damage: 50%
Description: Mature performs her ‘Despair’ (qcf+P) at her foe. Another Mature
appears on the other side of her foe. Both Matures slash foe for several hits.
They stop attacking and the second Mature disappears. Mature taunts and
tantalizes her foe and blows them a kiss. Foe is struck by lightning.
Comments: Mature gets pretty high when performing this super, so it’s a fairly
decent anti-air, and can be used to get around projectiles. It does, however,
suffer from more lag than her ‘Despair’ normally would, so be careful. If you
toss a long-range ‘Ebony Tears’ (qcf, hcb+P) that hits as a counter, you can
juggle with ‘Ecstasy 816’, but don’t rely on this little combo by any means.
VICE
Move Name: Overkill
Motion: db, qcf, uf, u, d + AC when near in the air
Damage: 45%
Description: Vice laughs and grabs her foe’s head and slams them to the
ground. She then disappears. A serpent appears in the over her foe and then
Vice reappears where the serpent is. She comes down, knee first, into them.
Comments: Looks nice, but far from practical. Unless you opponent whiffs a
big anti-air, you ain’t getting’ this on nobody. But if you do, never let them
live it down.
KOF ’97 TEAM
RYUJI YAMAZAKI
Move Name: ….!!
Motion: qcb, qcb + BD
Damage: 50%
Description: Yamazaki grabs his foe by the head and slams them to the ground.
He draws both arms behind his back and two blades protrude out from his
sleeves. He then performs multiple, modified ‘Hebi Tsukai’s’ (qcb+A, B, or C)
to his grounded foe. Yamazaki then picks his foe up by the neck with his mouth
and slams them to the other side of him.
Comments: Like a few others, this super has a slight delay so it can’t be
comboed. But it does have a little more range than his standard grapple super.
If you can scout an incoming ‘sliding’ attack, like Iori’s ‘Maiden Masher’ DM,
Yamazaki will snatch ‘em right up. Also, just like the C version of Kyo’s ‘Ura
108 Shiki: Orochi Nagi’ (qcb, hcf+C), Yamazaki is immune to high attacks.
‘BLUE’ MARY RYAN
Move Name: M. Typhoon
Motion: db, qcf, uf, u, d + BD
Damage: 50%
Description: Blue Mary climbs on her foe’s head and sails up and off the
screen with them. She comes back down and slams her foe on their head.
Comments: Mary’s classic grapple super. Still combos well, and has good
range. Has the same awkward motion Vice’s super does, but she isn’t required
to be airborne, making it useful.
BILLY KANE
Move Name: Liar Elemental
Motion: qcb, hcf + BD
Damage: 50%
Description: Billy throws his rod and shivers. He then pulls out another rod
and performs a combo on his foe that ends with him performing several ‘Dai
Senpuu’s’ on his foe and as a fire column engulfs them.
Comments: This move is another super counter. If you touch Billy while he is
unarmed, he’ll put a hurtin’ on ya. Like Takuma, he cannot be thrown with
standard throws, only command grabs, but unlike Takuma, the following supers
WILL hit Billy out of this super:
Move Name: [ERROR] CODE 2002
Motion: qcb, hcf + BD
Damage: 45%
Description: Yashiro performs a ‘Ryoko Ranbu’-like super on his foe
Comments: This super comes out pretty quick, and has some good range, too
(slightly more than mid-screen). Not as strong as a fully charged ‘Final
Impact’ (qcf, qcf +P), but works better in combos. Has a bit of lag if
blocked.
SHERMIE
Move Name: Inazuma Leg Lariat
Motion: qcf, qcf + BD when near
Damage: 35%
Description: Shermie grabs her foe and throws them to the other side of her,
like an ‘irish whip’ in wrestling. When they run back to her, she performs a
flying knee, electrocuting her foe.
Comments: This move combos easily enough, but you’d be better of comboing her
‘Shermie Carnival’ (qcf, qcf + AC), seeing as how it’s stronger, anyway, unless
you're just finishing off your opponent and looking to show off.
CHRIS
Move Name: Honoo no Sadame no Chris
Motion: hcb, hcb + AC
Damage: N/A
Description: Chris kneels down. He stands up, wielding a purple flame. He is
now Orochi Chris.
Comments: Give yourself some space for this one. You’re gonna need about 1.5
seconds for the transformation to complete. Chris isn’t invincible during any
part of the transformation, so use it wisely. Your opponent will be ready to
attack for two reasons:
a) you’re defenseless
b) YOU’RE TRANSFORMING INTO OROCHI CHRIS.
Because of the impending threat of an O. Chris transformation, your opponent
won't let you get much distance, so be ready. Also, if you are hit before the
transformation is complete, you just wasted two supers, so watch yourself.
KOF ’99 TEAM
K’
Move Name: Crimson Star Road
Motion: qcb + C~A (slide from C to A quickly)
Damage: 30%-35%
Description: K’ slides forward. He disappears briefly and reappears on the
other side of his foe. He gives the thumbs down and his foe is set ablaze.
Comments: Although not very strong, this super is unblockable. Despite it’s
speed, it can’t be comboed (except on Maxima for some reason) unless you use it
as a juggle. However, if you buffer this attack from a standing close attack,
whether the attack hits or misses, the super will be tough for your opponent to
avoid. He doesn’t slide forward very far, but this super is good against
turtlers once you get close.
MAXIMA
Move Name: Arc Enemy
Motion: f, B, C, f, C
Damage: 70%
Description: Maxima performs his ‘System 3: Maxima Lift’ (hcb+K) on his foe.
He then performs his ‘Bunker Buster’ (qcf, hcb+P). He returns to the screen
and comes down spinning on his foe. An explosion blows Maxima and his foe
apart.
Comments: Another unblockable, this super comes out right away, but the screen
doesn’t flash until he’s about to perform his ‘Bunker Buster’, which he won’t
do unless he grabs his opponent. If you’re good at catching people with the
‘Maxima Lift’, then you’d probably be pretty good with this super. It’s also
possible to use this as a wakeup move. A surprising amount of people don’t
notice that Maxima has a somewhat delayed get up. He’ll stand up, but you won’t
be able to hit him as early as you would other characters. Your opponent will
try to attack you and miss, creating the perfect opportunity to catch them with
this super.
WHIP
Move Name: Super Black Hawk
Motion: b, B, C, b, C
Damage: 50%
Description: Whip pulls out a gun and shots her foe
Comments: This super is unblockable. Like Chang, Whip is invincible and can
only be thrown, but her super is much faster than Chang’s (and will hit him out
of his HSDM with the proper timing) making it a little more useful against the
longer attacks on the game. Her shot can be negated by projectile DMs,
however.
KOF ‘00 TEAM
VANESSA
Move Name: Gaia Gear
Motion: f, hcf + AC
Damage: 50%
Description: Vanessa punches her foe. She then sends out a cutting wind at
her foe with her opposite hand.
Comments: Her strongest super, it combos easily. If the first punch misses,
she will perform the second part regardless. It can hit a grounded opponent,
as well….. if they don’t recovery roll. It also has pretty nice priority.
SETH
Move Name: Sigure-Rangiku
Motion: f, hcf + AC when near
Damage: 15%
Description: Seth jumps on his foe’s head, then gets behind them. They swing
at Seth but miss, as Seth is back on the other side, and his foe is on the
ground.
Comments: Another grapple super. This super, although weak, reverses your
opponent’s controls for the rest of the round. This super combos well from his
b+A command attack. Just like Kyo, he doesn't have the range other grappler
characters have, despite appearances to the contrary. Don't be fooled.
RAMON
Move Name: Hypnotic Tiger
Motion: qcb, hcf + AC
Damage: 30% if ends with drop kick, 45% if ending with falling head butt
Description: Ramon runs forward and performs a combo on his foe. He then
whips his opponent to the other side in an ‘irish whip’-like maneuver. Upon
retuning to Ramon, he'll either performing a dropkick on his foe, or launch
himself off of his foe and come down with a head butt.
Comments: Not his strongest super, but it has pretty high priority, and it
combos well. The way he ends this super is random, and I’ve heard he has one
other finisher, but I have never seen it.
KOF ’01 TEAM
KULA DIAMOND
Move Name: Freeze Completion
Motion: AC, BD, ABC
Damage: 60%
Description: Kula performs her ‘One Inch’ (f+A) command attack. Diana appears
and slashes Kula’s foe as Foxy slides through them, knocking them airborne as
Kula performs her ‘Freeze Execution’ SDM, encasing her foe in ice. Candy then
appears and blasts Kula’s foes with her guns, shattering the ice.
Comments: You can combo this super as you would her command attack. Once she
fully extends her fist, she’ll knock almost anyone out of almost any ground
based attack they have. It's also an overhead, which most people don't know….
K9999
Move Name: Kore wa, maru de….!!
Motion: f, b, f, b, f, b, f, b in the air
Damage: 45%
Description: K9999 floats in the air with his cape. His cape disappears, and
so does he soon afterwards. The screen turns white, and his foe is damaged.
Comments: Once K9999 starts floating, he can be hit out of this super until
his cape disappears. So if your opponent sees you hopping up and down, they’ll
be ready to take advantage. What one could do is hop up and down, to give the
appearance that you’re trying to do the super to draw your opponent in for a
different super. With the proper timing, it can hit Chang out of his HSDM. If
the screen is white or turning white as Chang grabs his belly, Chang will be
hit. Other than that, this super isn’t that great.
ANGEL
Move Name: Survivor’s Banquet
Motion: Perform ‘Wind’s Fairground’ (b, f, d, df +BD) against jumping attack.
Then press BCD
Damage: 45%
Description: Angel performs the most electrifying move in sports and
entertainment.
Comments: The people’s elbow. Angel does it. The ‘Wind’s Fairground’ is a
counter. Upon Angel slamming her foe to the ground, press BCD. This will also
work against attacks that launch your opponent off the ground, like Terry’s
‘Crack Shot’ (qcb+K), or Blue Mary’s ‘Spin Fall’ (qcf+P). An easier way to
perform this move is b, f, d, df + BCD. Doing it this way doesn't require you
to press BCD a second time.
OROCHI TEAM
YASHIRO OF THE PARCHED EARTH
Move Name: Armageddon
Motion: B, D, A, ABC
Damage: 70%
Description: Yashiro draws back his fist as the background turns to lava. He
flies forward and punches the bejesus out of his foe.
Comments: This move is unblockable and Yashiro has autoguard until it’s
complete, but he can still be thrown or countered. If his guard is broken
while performing this move, it is canceled. It’s not instant, but he flies
forward pretty quick. Still, a well-placed roll will suffice when trying to
avoid this move. Performing the ‘Armageddon’ after his ‘Niragu Daichi’ (when
close, hcf+P) is a pretty good setup against average players.
SHERMIE OF THE RAGING LIGHTNING
Move Name: Unmei no Ya
Motion: b, B, C, b, any button
Damage: 50%
Description: Shermie blows a kiss at her foe. She taunts, then raises her
hand to sky. Storm clouds are seen. There’s a flash of lightning, and her foe
is struck by lightning.
Comments: Like her ‘Mugetsu no Raiun’ (qcf+any), the button you press d
etermines where the kiss will appear. If you’re in the arcade, holding the
joystick toward your opponent will make the lightning strike them, while on
Dreamcast it’s pretty much random, but you can roll just before the lightning
hits. Your opponent cannot.
CHRIS OF THE FLAMES OF DESTINY
Move Name: Sanagi wo yaburi, chou wa mau….
Motion: D, C, d, C, D
Damage: 50%
Description: Chris transforms into Orochi himself. As Orochi, he performs the
‘Light of Judgment’ on his foe.
Comments: Once Chris has completely transformed, he’s invincible to everything
but throws and ground smashing moves. Once he’s performed the ‘Light of
Judgment’, he reverts back to Orochi Chris, but cannot move right away. This
super's not all that quick, but can catch your opponent off guard if you have
hands fast enough to use this as a counter attack. Like K9999's HSDM, this
super can hit Chang out of his HSDM.
EDIT CHARACTERS
‘KUSANAGI’
Move Name: Saishuu Kessen Ougi Reishiki
Motion: qcf, qcf + AC
Damage: 70%
Description: Kusanagi seemingly throws a fireball, but a fire column appears
instead, striking his foe. He then punches his foe repeatedly.
Comments: This super is surprisingly strong. It combos well from a standing
close C or D. The fire column serves as a good anti-air and the some of the
remaining hits may combo, but for less energy. He is, however, hit out of this
super at start-up rather easily.
SHINGO YABUKI (Dreamcast/PS2 only)
Move Name: Shingo Kinsei Ore ‘Mushiki’
Motion: qcb, hcf + AC
Damage: 50%
Description: Shingo performs two ‘115 Shiki: Dokugami Mikansei’s’ (qcf+C), two
‘Shingo Kinsei Oreshiki: Nie Togi’ (f, d, df +K when near), and a ‘100 Shiki:
Oniyaki Mikansei’ (f, d, df+P) on his foe before falling on his face.
Comments: This super combos easily enough, but if your opponent blocks it, or
if you miss all together, Shingo will complete the move regardless, putting him
in a very bad position if your opponent performs a 'Guard Cancel Emergency
Evade' (AB while blocking). If you’re not performing this move in a combo,
don’t do it at all.
KING (Dreamcast/PS2 only)
Move Name: Surprise Rose
Motion: b, f, df, d + BD
Damage: 65%
Description: King flips forward onto her foe, performing several of her old
‘Surprise Rose’ moves before kicking her for away.
Comments: Another combo friendly move. The distance of this attack is very
precise, King will not automatically track your opponent is, and it has
noticeable lag, as well. Use with caution.
RIOT OF THE BLOOD IORI (PS2 only)
Move Name: ???!
Motion: qcf, hcb+ BD when near
Damage: 40%
Description: Iori performs his '212 Shiki: Kototsuki In' (hcb+K) and then
holds his foe in the air by the throat. A purple fire column engulfs both
Iori and his foe before erupting.
Comments: ROTB Iori's 'exceed' from SvC: Chaos. This is yet another grapple
super, but due to it's relatively simple motion, it combos very easily from a
standing close C or ducking C. If you hit your opponent with ROTB Iori's
'Ura 108 Shiki: Ya Sakazuki' (qcb, hcf+AC), his HSDM will NOT connect. Of
course, if you were to hit them first......
GOENITZ (PS2 only)
Move Name: Shin Yaotome: Jissoukoku
Motion: qcb, hcf+AC
Damage: 40%
Description: Goenitz throws an arm up and performs his D 'Hyouga' (qcb+D) and
flies at his foe. He slashes them wildly with his hands as 'Yonokazes' (hcf+
any button) appear with each slash. Goenitz then holds his foe above his head
and chokes the life out of them before jumping and slamming them to the ground.
Comments: Don'cha just love Goenitz? No? Ah, screw you. Anyway, a good way
to use this super is when your opponent attacks or throws a projectile. Since
Goenitz teleports first, the attack will whiff and Goenitz will rip your
opponent to pieces. Not much use outside of that, though. This HSDM goes full
screen, but has lag if blocked.
GEESE HOWARD (PS2 only)
Move Name: Deadly Rave
Motion: hcb, f+BCD. Then A, A, B, B, C, C, D, D, qcb+CD
Damage: 47%
Descption: Geese charges his foe. He then performs an 8-hit combo, and then
finishes his foe off with a dispersement of energy form his hands.
Comments: Geese doesn't charge at his opponent super fast or anything, but it
is fast enough to combo from most any attack. You can even fore go the final
hit of this super and perform a special move, OR a ducking C, MAX mode, and
'Deadly Rave' again, if you have that many supers. A great super for a cheap
character....
OMEGA RUGAL
Move Name: Kaiser Phoenix
Motion: hcf, hcf + AC
Damage: varies greatly
Description: Rugal throws a random amount of random forms of his ‘Kaiser
Wave’ (f, hcf+P) at his foe.
Comments: This super stinks. Although Rugal may throw the unblockable version
of his ‘Kaiser Wave’, he throws them back to back to back, and the majority of
the waves will miss. Also there’s no way of knowing how many he’ll throw, and
they aren’t as strong as when he’d throw them normally. Ah well. What are you
doing using Rugal anyway? Scrub……
SNKPlaymore: Without you, there’d be no KOF, and I’d cry.
CJayC: Creator of GameFAQs. If there were no GameFAQs, no one would figure
out how to get all the endings in Story Mode on Guilty Gear…. NO ONE.
ketsudan hyougashimo: Gave me some good insight on Kula’s and Angel’s HSDM, as
well as giving my FAQ the once over and being a good competitor and a good guy
to know. Tanx again.
Kiyani, Mike, and Roland: While I reign supreme over them in everyway
(BWAHAHAA!!!!), just thought I’d mention ‘em. They’re good friends of mine.
The FNG crowd: Kinn, Henry, Joe, Deandre, Deity, Julian….. all you bastards.
Playing you guys has made my God-like skills even better, and it’s always a
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Snow Wanderer: Returning the favor. This guy has great insight and is always
cool to talk to, despite his AWFUL taste in characters ^_~.
Kao Megura: I didn’t know the real name of ANY of these moves or the general
structure of a FAQ, so what better place to look than his?
R.I.P. Chris MacDonald.
Chemistry Ooi: E-mailed me the recently added Goro HSDM combo, as well as
complementing my FAQ. Much obliged, friend.
Those that shall remain nameless: Here. Everything I know about the HSDMs.
Now print this out and leave me alone. Bother me about these moves again and
I’M GOING TO STAB YOU.
