Dual Blades FAQ/Movelist
(c)2002 Kuno
Version 1.0

x. Introduction
xx. Disclaimer
I. Menu Options
II. Basic Controls
III. Characters
       a. Efe
       b. Kanae
       c. Brandon
       d. Shin
       e. Duke
       f. Nagasapa
       g. Rungard
       h. Jaman
       i. Alperen (Boss)
IV. Endings
V. Secrets
VI. Cheats
VII. Credits

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x. Introduction
"It is 150 B.C. amidst the Hun Empire. You must possess the power to slay your
enemies and execute insane combos. The fearsome Alperen has harnessed
incredible energy by merging his soul and the immortal sword to create the
legendary weapon of Dual Blades. Survive battle after battle and face the
ultimate test to topple Alperen, gain the sword and become immortal!"

Dual Blades is a fighting game that seems to be a cross between Street Fighter
and most SNK fighting games. It took me 2 days to beat the game and write the
faq. This is my first Fighting Game FAQ, so be gentle :) Anyways on with the
FAQ...

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xx. Disclaimer

I used to skip this section of a FAQ before, but now that its me writing this
one I see all the hard work that goes into making one. Even though this wasn't
as tough as some of the other ones, there was alot of typing involved and many
hours spend on this FAQ. So the rules are simple. You are free to use this FAQ
to help you in your game. But please don't steal it and say that you wrote it.
Nor are you allowed to make money from it, ie This faq is NOT to be included in
anything that requires any form of payment to get. Also if you have something
to contribute to the FAQ please sent it to [email protected] with the
subject as Dual Blades Info, if not it will end up in the trash. Now one last
thing, my time is very limited and I will no longer respond to emails with
questions that are answered in the FAQ. Everything I know about the game was
put into this FAQ. With that said go enjoy the game!!


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I. Menu Options

The main menu is pretty straight forward.

Arcade Mode : This is the main game

Vs Mode : where you and a friend can duke it out

Battle Mode
       Time Attack : Can you beat all 25 opponents in 99 seconds?
       Survival : How long can you last?

Training
       Normal Mode : Where you can practice your moves

Press start to get these options:

               Back            : Back to the action
               Action          : Stand Guard Jump Attack
               Powers          : 1x3 1x4 2x3 2x4
               Powerbar        : Manual Blue Red Max
               Difficulty      : Easy Normal Hard Deadly
               Buttons         : Change the default buttons
               Command List    : See a list of basic and personal moves
               Change Fighter  : Choose a different fighter
               Quit            : Back to the main menu

       Combo Mode : Your given a set number of combos to complete

Options
       Difficulty  : Easy Normal Hard Deadly
       Bouts       : 1 3 5
       Fight Speed : Normal - Extra - Fast - SuperFast
       Rage Mode   : On/Off
       Healing     : On/Off
       Music       : On/Off
       Buttons
               Slash       A Button
               Big Slash   B Button
               Kick        L Button
               Power       R Button
               Default     Sets buttons back to above list
               Exit        hmm, I wonder what this does :P
       BackUP...
               Exit
               Load Data
               Save Data
               Auto Save/Load On/Off
               Clear Data
       Exit


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II. Basic Controls

Here are the basic controls for Dual Blades. Every character can do these
moves.

Key:
Slash (SL) Big Slash (BS) Kick (K) Power (PW)

Weak Slash      ->+(SL)
Weak Kick       ->+(K)
Torso Attack    (SL) while Holding (PW)
Dash            ->-> or <-<-
Throw           (Close) ->+BS
Block           Tap -> when opponent hits you
Recovery (R)    Hold (SL)+(BS) to finish a move immediately! Requires some
               Power Energy.
Breaker         <-+(SL)+(BS) while taking some damage. Requieres MAX powerbar
Taunt           (Charges Powerbar) (PW) (PW)

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III. Characters

Key
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UB U UF
B  +  F
DB D DF


a. Efe

Lived during the decline of the Ottoman Empire. A good servant of the Empire,
he demonstrated plenty of courage to help the Empire recover from the decline.
Although he couldn't do anything to save the Empire, he now has an unexpected
chance to change the destiny of his beloved country.

       Flash Bomb              DF(SL) or DF(BS)
       Sneak Bomb              DB(SL) or DB(BS)
       Huge Slash              BF(BS)
       Double Slash            BF(SL) then 'Huge Slash'
       Deep Smash              FB(SL) or FB(BS)

       Powers:
       #1 Power Bomb           DF(PW)
       #2 Blade Rusher         DF(PW) Hold B or F to select range
       #3 Ottoman Slap         FD(PW) Hold (PW)
       #4 Ottoman Siege        DD(PW) makes all moves cancekable!!

b. Kanae

Was born in a small Japanese village with her twin sister Mirei in 1750. Her
father was an important governor and sword master. When she was only one,
ninjas came and killed everybody in the village, including her mother. Her
badly injured father managed to escape and took Kanae and Mirei to a good
friend, a fellow sword master. Unfortunately Kanae's father died shortly after.
She grew up with the aid of the sword master and learned the skills of sword
combat. She and her sister have only one purpose in life: avenge their father's
death! But it is impossible for just the two of them to defeat the ninja clan.
Luckily, Alperen comes and offers them to fight in his tournament. Kanae agrees
to join so she can gain the extra powers she desperately needs.

       Dragon Slash            DD(SL) or DD(BS)
       Slash Uppercut          BF(SL) or BF(BS)
       Dragon Flight           DF(K)
       Slicer                  BD(SL) or BD(BS)
       Falling Death           DF(SL) or DF(BS) In air only
       Magic                   FB(SL) or FB(BS)

       Powers:
       #1 Slash Dance          BF(PW)
       #2 Dragon Tail          BF(PW)
       #3 Samurai Slicer       DF(PW)
       #4 Sudden Death         DF(PW) Hold U to rush up

c. Brandon

An adventurer and a skilled sword fighter, Brandon had heard the legend of a
special sword that gives unimaginable power and immortality to its' possessor.
He spent many years searching for the sword to discover its' powers. His
undiminished vigor brings the soul of the Dual Blades to him with an invitation
to join a tournament where the special sword could become his!

       Upper-Sonic             DF(SL) or DF(BS)
       Sonic Slash             BF(SL) or BF(BS)
       Double Kick             BF(K)
       Headbutt                FD(BS)
       Low Magic               DB(SL)
       Magic                   DB(BS) also in air

       Powers:
       #1 Cut'n Roll           DF(PW)
       #2 Death Rain           DF(PW) in air only
       #3 Super Headbutt       DD(PW) Close
       #4 Typhoon              DD(PW) hold (PW)

d. Shin

Very little is known about this mysterious, dark person. To Alperen he looked a
bit Asian but to find him in front of a Goblin Lair really confused him. But
Alperen could see Shin's obvious hunger for power and his readiness and
willingness to do anything to obtain it! Shin is very effective in both close
and long range combat - other fighters must also watch out for his crows!

       Dark Chopper            DD(SL) DD(BS)
       Blade of Blood          FD(BS)
       Dark Friend             DF(SL) or DF(BS)
       Claws of Darkness       BF(BS)
       Axe Kick                FD(K)

       Powers:
       #1 Dark Messanger       DB(PW) use 'Dark Friend' to make crows Attack!
                                      Maximum 4 crows
       #2 Silent Cutter        DF(PW)
       #3 Deadly Fellowship    FB(PW)
       #4 Secret Weapon        FB(PW)

e. Duke

A great knight from a kingdom with its' last stronghold under siege, Duke must
do everything to rout this siege. While Duke's task seems quite insurmountable,
his unmeasured will for victory is felt by the Dual Blades. It's up to Duke to
take full advantage of this single opportunity to save his kingdom with his
great sword and limited magic.

       Sword Rush              BF(SL)
       Deadly Rush             BF(BS) Hold (BS) to charge
       Sword of Flames         DB(SL) or DB(BS)
       Holy Guard              DF(BS)
       Holy Guard (low)        DF(SL)
       Knight Drill            DD(BS) in air
       Knight Special          DF(BS) x4 While throwing

       Powers:
       #1 Knight's Fury        DF(PW) Close
       #2 Reflection           DF(PW) Counters Attacks
       #3 Red Dragon           DD(PW)
       #4 Holy Armour          DD(PW)

f. Nagasapa

A sweet and innocent-looking old lady from middle Asia, Nagasapa is in fact a
true sorcerer with powers to control and affect the souls of any creature. But
she can only do this for the good of the human race. One day Nagasapa received
an important message from her favorite soul - a most dangerous and powerful
force held inside a sword. Nagasapa quickly left her Oba (a traditional old
Turkish village) to destroy this unholy power and the sword that holds it!
Nagasapa is not very effective in close range with her short Khazak whip but
does have powerful magic.

       Spirit of Might         BF(SL) or BF(BS)
       Spirit of Crush         DD(SL) or DD(BS)
       NoJump Curse            DF(SL)
       Confusion Curse         DF(BS)
       NoSpecials Curse        DB(BS)
       Guard Reverse           DB(SL)
       Spirit Mine             FBF(BS)
       Teleport                FB(BS) or FB(SL) to air
       Soul Flight             Hold (B) or (F) during dash

       Powers:
       #1 Ghost Army           BF(PW)
       #2 Soul Smash           BF(PW)
       #3 Guard Curse          DD(PW) use (BS) to curse!
       #4 Spirit Impact        DD(PW)

g. Rungard

This black magic master from middle Europe during the times when chaos ruled,
one day felt the power of the Dual Blades. With this untold power increase he
can now become the destroyer he's longed to be. He possesses the elemental
magic that the holder of the Dual Blades wishes they had!

       Inferno                 DF(SL) or DF(BS)
       Ice Blot                BD(SL) or BD(BS)
       Lightning Attack        BF(SL) or BF(BS)
       Teleport Crush          DU(SL) or DU(BS)
       Buster                  Tap (SL) or (BS)
       Evil Dash (Forward)     DF(K)
       Evil Dash (Backward)    DB(K)

       Powers:
       #1 Meteor               DB(PW)
       #2 Inferno Circle       DB(PW) Tap (PW)
       #3 Armageddon           BF(PW)
       #4 Double Trouble       DD(PW) Causes +50% damage!

h. Jaman

is a warrior from the Underworld whose people have always been rejected by the
Outerworld for centuries. Jaman has claws and a pet beast (the result of living
in the Underworld for years) to unleash on to his opponents. Jaman wants to
save his kind from becoming more like mutants and free them so they can live as
they wish. The time for revenge has beckoned....

       Flash Claw              DF(SL) or DF(BS)
       Crawling Beast          BF(SL) or BF(BS)
       Beast Trap              DB(SL)
       Beast Blow              DB(BS)
       Falling Beast           DD(K)
       Beast Tornado           BFD(SL) B or F or move
       Rising Tornado          BFD(BS)
       Hyper Jump              DU During Dash

       Powers:
       #1 Beast Roll           DF(PW)
       #2 Thunder Claw         DF(PW)
       #3 Vengeance            DB(PW) in air
       #4 Loyalty              DD(PW)

i. Alperen (Boss)

The fighter every one wants to defeat and must beat to gain the coveted
immortality of the Dual Blades!

Press (PW) twice to switch between Soul Mode and Weapon Mode

Soul Mode
       Soul Pincers            BF(SL) or BF(BS)
       Energy Wall             DDD(BS)
       Protecters              FD(SL) or FD(BS)

       Powers:
       #1 Soul Blades          DDD(PW)
       #3 Soul Trap            FDB(PW)
Weapon Mode
       Combo 1                 (SL),(SL),D(SL),B(SL),(BS),F(BS)
       Combo 2                 (BS),(BS),F(BS),D(SL,D(SL),B(SL),F(BS)
       Combo 3                 D(BS),D(SL),D(BS),D(BS),(SL),(SL),B(SL),(BS)

       Powers:
       #2 Soul Axe             DDF(PW)
       #4 Soul Spear           BDF(PW)

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IV. Endings

When you beat the Boss you first get this message:

You've fought well brave warrior... You earned the respect of the blades. Now
you're their master, But be aware! Don't live too long! When it's your time to
die. Don't delay it...

Efe's Ending
The dual blades infused efe's very spirit, mixing their violent ways with his
warrior spirit! The power within let him feel and understand the reasons that
the empire was crumbling...But they also let him understand that there is
always a delicate balance, and that must come to an end in time. With that
knowledge Efe let the empire fall, and left to chase balance.

Kanae's Ending
At last kanae's dreams for vengeance would be fulfilled. She is burning with
impatience! When she finished the ninja assassins, the next one was the ninja
lord who ruined her life and forced her to live for vengeance! And now he is
dead, his life taken in fury. After a life of chasing vengeance, what now? What
future wil kanae face? She does not know..

Brandon's Ending
With the blades in hand, brandon finally had what he had come all this way for!
But the words of the warrior he had beaten had confused him. Time to die? All
brandon knew was that he was now the master of the dual blades, and that his
'time to die' would not be any time soon...or, with the dual blades it would be
never!!

Shin's Ending
The dual blades awesome powers seemed as natural to shin as his crows. Shin
would enjoy the power like the previous owner, but would not waste his time
waiting for the warriors to come to him! Shin travelled through time, spreading
destruction and death in search of the greatest warriors, killing anyone or
anything that would interfere. In good time he may find his match...

Duke's Ending
With this victory, the dual blades belonged to duke at last. With the weapon
came incredible power. Power that could be used for good...duke returned to his
kingdom to lift the siege. The dual blades allowed duke to wade through the
invaders like a tornado through a field of wheat. The siege was lifted and
duke's kingdom saved. The blades had power... incredible power...

Nagasapa's Ending
As nagasapa approached the dual blades to release the spirit inside, they
jumped into her hands and melded into her soul. Although used to handling
spirits and ghosts, this spirit was much stronger. And much worse. She had not
expected such a power such a stong will hidden within the blade. Would her kind
soul and mystic ways be able to contain the power of the spirit...?

Rungard's Ending
Rungard could sense the power of the dual blades, and longed for their soul
scarring embrace. He joined with the blade and felt the power build deep within
him... it grew, and grew, and grew. And shattered rungard's body! The power of
the elements, combined with the power of dual blades was too much for a human
body. Cursed with eternal life, Rungard now had his world of destruction.

Jaman's Ending
The power of the blades is jaman's now!! With the power as part of him, he
gathered his people about him, and they roared their approval he knew what
needed to be done...gathering his soldiers about him, he laid waste to the
humans near his lands, and his fame and terror spread. Soon he would ba able to
lead them across the land, soon the humans would all pay!

Alperen's Ending
While hoping to be defeated, alperen slayed everyone! He looked completely
dejected, and dual blades still in his hands, sat motionless...with the fear
that he may never die!
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V. Secrets

To unlock Alperen you need to beat Arcade mode on a normal or better difficulty
with all the characters.

To Unlock Counter Mode you need to beat Arcade Mode 4 times with any fighter.

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VI. Cheats

As of yet there aren't any...

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VII. Credits

First and foremost I want to thank CJayC for running www.gamefaqs.com!!

To Scott, Darius and Jermey for having to put up with my bitching and whining
while making this FAQ!

Character descriptions were taken from an interview between Planet Nintendo and
Mevlut Dinc. The full interview can be read here...
http://www.planetnintendo.com/features/gba/articles/dualblades/index.shtml

You for reading it!

And Me for writing it!

See you in my next faq...