Digimon Rumble Arena (aka Digimon Tamers Evolution Battle)
Character guide for Renamon
By CNash
Version 1.0
October 2002
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IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT THIS FAQ
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All strategies were tested using CPU-controlled opponents on the game's
Hard difficulty setting. If you play at a setting lower than this, you
probably don't need this guide.
I will call all attacks by their confirmed American version names, and I
expect you to be familiar with them. Consult a general FAQ if you want a
simple move list and game explanation. I recommend Skoban's FAQ - although
primarily for the Japanese version, most of the info is relevant to US
users.
For your information, a GC attack is the one performed with the R1 button.
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INTRODUCTION
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Renamon is a digimon from "Digimon Tamers" (Digimon Season 3 in non-
Japanese versions). She's partnered with a girl named Rika, who starts off
as mean and uncaring, but mellows slightly as the season progresses.
Renamon looks like a tall humanoid fox, with yin-yang symbols adorning her
body and gloves. She (and her evolutions Kyubimon, Taomon and Sakuyamon)
borrows many of her fighting techniques and styles from Chinese spiritual
beliefs.
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MOVE LIST
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Attack: Kicking.
Standard attack which can be used to great effect in a corner. Simply
block after each three-hit combo.
Air Attack: Aerial kick.
This is what you use after your aerial Diamond Storm. Not typically used
if you're just brawling, as Renamon's jump is too high and the opponent
will have a chance to move away from you.
Dash Attack: Flying kick.
If you want to knock an opponent down, (maybe to set up for a Diamond
Storm), this is the one to use.
Throw: Heavy kick.
Useful for when you're in a corner and want to get the opponent away from
you. The kick will send them flying across the stage, great for places
like the Sanctuary and Glacier with off-the-edges potential.
Special 1 (Circle button): Diamond Storm.
Your standard projectile attack, with a difference. Like Impmon's Summon
attack, it shoots many smaller projectiles across the screen. You'll
really rack up the points if most of them connect; I've seen a twenty-hit
combo before. The direction can be controlled using the pad or analog
stick, but cannot go straight down or straight up. It can be blocked. The
only downside to this attack is that it takes about a second to charge up.
In this case, use Renamon's jumping prowess to your advantage and attack
diagonally from the air.
Special 2 (Triangle button): Kohenkyo.
Simply speaking, you switch places with the opponent. Useful if they've
just launched a projectile attack - just stand back and watch them hit
themselves. Impmon is the exception to this strategy, as his Badda Boom
moves too fast. Like Diamond Storm, Kohenkyo takes around a second to
charge up, and you can be attacked while charging. Apart from attacking
you, your opponent can do nothing to stop this.
I perfected a technique you can pull on the Sanctuary area. However, your
opponent must be relatively slow. Place Renamon onto one of the falling
platforms at the bottom of the stage, then switch with your opponent. Jump
up to the top platform, where your opponent will appear, then launch a
Diamond Storm. The opponent will be hit by most, if not all of the Diamond
Storm, as well as taking damage from the fall.
GC Attack: Digivolve to Sakuyamon.
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SPECIFIC OPPONENT STRATEGIES
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Working from left to right and starting with the top row:
[Reapermon]
If you're fighting him on his Void stage, keep to the air as much as
possible to avoid the Grim Slasher attack. Launch Diamond Storms from
above, but direct them so they shoot backwards (i.e. if Reapermon is to
the right, aim to the left) because more often than not he'll try to run
underneath you and avoid the attack. Beware if he starts jumping around
too - he's probably trying to get you with Bone Duster, which will dizzy
you, leaving you easy prey for Grim Slasher and his GC attack Burning
Tornado. To combat this, use aerial attacks to send him back to the
ground, then get ready with Diamond Storm. If you see him launch into
Burning Tornado, immediately jump and direct a Diamond Storm towards him.
You can't be sucked in while aiming a Diamond Storm, so with any luck
you'll make him waste his meter. Kohenkyo is comparatively useless on this
stage, as you can't do it while jumping, and Reapermon's far too fast to
perform it successfully on the ground.
If you're fighting him on any other stage, you can relax a little, as
he'll need to be on the same level as you to connect with Grim Slasher.
Sometimes he'll try to do Grim Slasher but end up missing and falling out
of the stage - that's your cue to get to wherever he'll appear and aim a
Diamond Storm. Beware of standing below him, though, as he can still get
you with Bone Duster.
[BlackWarGreymon]
Black Tornado is slow and easy to dodge, but remember that he can direct
it, so Diamond Storms from the air may not be your best strategy. Your
main problem will be Dragon Crusher, as it can absorb most projectiles if
they connect at the right moment, and has decent range so you could be
damaged as well. So stay at close quarters and beat him down with normal
attacks and throws. Aim to get him off of the stage if you can, or use
Diamond Storm to throw bombs into him if they appear. Terra Destroyer can
be circumvented by using Kohenkyo to make it hit him, or if you switch too
early you'll mess up his aim anyway.
[Omnimon]
He'll use Garuru Cannon liberally, so try not to get in his line of sight.
It's too fast to Kohenkyo from. Double Shot has limited range and can only
travel in a straight line, so if he does decide to do that, stay the hell
away. Jump above it or go to a lower platform, or you could try
Kohenkyo'ing to avoid it and give him a taste. Transcendent Sword can be a
royal pain, because it hits both above and below. Double jumping and
launching Diamond Storms seems to be the best strategy.
[Impmon]
Badda Boom is fast and near-impossible to Kohenkyo away from, so simply
jump as it can only travel straight. Summon isn't as much of a problem as
it should be, as you can simply jump behind him to avoid being hit by the
ice. He'll waste some time letting the ice fly, so you can set up a
Diamond Storm. Impmon's jump rivals your own, so switch between ground and
air offensives accordingly. If he digivolves, Beelzemon will try his GC
attack Chaos Flare immediately after the digivolution (if he has less
health than you when he digivolves) or use his normal strategies (if he
has more).
[Beelzemon]
Dark Ringer, while not as fast as Badda Boom, is a better projectile
attack as it doesn't dissipate after traveling for a while - it can go
across the stage. Blocking this is quite effective. Darkness Claw is
similarly blocked, although beware of being hit with this and then again
and again as you fly through the air. Chaos Flare can be blocked, but
don't let up after the 'barrier' dissipates, as the gunshot is the most
damaging component of the attack. His jumping power isn't exceptional, so
lead him around the level a little, then hit him with Diamond Storm.
Kohenkyo can also be used to combat Dark Ringer.
[Imperialdramon Paladin Mode]
I'd advise staying away from him for most of this fight, so the long-
distance Diamond Storm is ideal for taking him out. Beware of standing in
front of him, or he might to Positron Laser. Splendour Blade has very
short range, easy to dodge. And as for Omega Sword, just keep well away
once you see his meter's charged - you do not want to be hit with those
martial arts moves at close range.
[Gabumon]
Stick to the ground and avoid Horn Attack. Kohenkyo away from Blue
Blaster, or simply jump away. Gabumon's too slow to pose any real threat,
just don't rely on jumping attacks. Don't let yourself stand above him
either.
[Agumon]
It's really the same sitch as Gabumon, but there you go. Agumon is slow,
Pepper Breath is easily blocked or dodged, and Claw Attack is the same. He
usually ends up falling out of the level or into a trap with the last hit
of Claw Attack. He's not a threat until he digivolves, so get the big hits
in before he does, and then wipe out WarGreymon.
[Patamon]
Patamon can jump as high as you can. Avoid the ground because you'll be an
easy target for Boom Bubble and Slamming Attack. Diagonal Diamond Storms
are your friends. :)
[Terriermon]
Terrier Tornado can negate your Diamond Storm, and remember to double jump
otherwise he'll get you as the attack takes him up. Bunny Blast is a
typical projectile attack. Terriermon is slow and dumb, so get him with
normal attacks to knock him down, and ready a Diamond Storm while he's
floored.
[Guilmon]
This guy is a relentless attacker. Rock Breaker, while blockable, leaves
him standing behind you, and able to unleash a Pyro Sphere. Other than
that, it's a standard Kohenkyo situation. The CPU on 1-player mode tends
to set you in either the Volcano or Revolution levels. A point to note:
Revolution sucks as it messes up your Diamond Storm aim, and the fire
traps in Volcano are quite harmful to Renamon (as a Nature digimon).
[Renamon]
If you see your opponent standing on the ground doing nothing, clearly in
your line of fire, while you're up there aiming your Diamond Storm, it's a
sure sign they're about to pull a Kohenkyo on you. Get ready to block, and
return the favor. This soon turns into a contest of who can pull of the
best Kohenkyo strategy, so be quick and merciless with normal attacks.
Sometimes the computer will try a Diamond Storm while you're Diamond
Storming, but that isn't a problem as yours will hit first and negate most
of the attack.
[Wormmon]
His Sticky Net has extremely short range, so stay far away from him. Silk
Thread can really put a downer on your jumping attacks as it's very quick
and its large area makes it hard to dodge.
[Veemon]
Stay off the ground. Vee Punch cannot be used in midair, and Vee Headbutt
will be auto-aimed diagonally down if it is used in the air. So use your
superior jumping height to get far away, then launch those Diamond Storms.
[Gatomon]
Gatomon is a fast physical attacker. If you want to stay on the ground,
just avoid close-range fighting, as both of her special moves have a short
range. Diamond Storm from far away.
[MetalGarurumon]
Beware of getting in his line of sight. The Metal Wolfclaw beam moves in a
straight line and does not dissipate. Same thing with the Garuru Tomahawk
missile, although Diamond Storm can destroy it. Try not to get too close,
as he's deadly in a corner.
[WarGreymon]
See strategy for BlackWarGreymon above, replacing the attack names as
follows:
"Great Tornado" for "Black Tornado"
"Mega Claw" for "Dragon Crusher"
"Terra Force" for "Terra Destroyer".
[Seraphimon]
Don't get too close or he'll be able to hit you with Hallowed Ascension,
his GC attack which does craploads of damage. He can thwart your standard
diagonal Diamond Storm with Seven Heavens, and the Hallowed Knuckle
travels straight. Keep moving to avoid his attacks, and get in some
Diamond Storms from afar when you can.
[MegaGargomon]
When you see him power up for Mega Barrage, stay above or below him and
block. Aim a Diamond Storm diagonally at him if you want, as this'll halt
his attack and really piss off whoever's controlling him. Keep moving to
avoid Gargo Missiles, as they have a homing capability. Stay away from him
to stop him from using Mega Twister, but the AI hardly ever uses this
anyway. He's slow as hell, so get in with the close range hits, then jump
away and hit with Diamond Storm.
[Gallantmon]
Like Guilmon, he's a relentless attacker. Stay above or below him to avoid
his GC, Elysion Blaster. But be warned - if you're above him, you'll be a
target for Spiral Saver. Royal Joust doesn't have that much range, so pick
him off from a distance.
[Sakuyamon]
When you hear her say "Dragon Helix", attack her. The dragons from this
attack will do tons of damage, and even if you block you'll still receive
1/3 of it. Best to halt the attack before it begins. Stay out of the
paralyzing field for Talisman Sphere, and you'll be fine. The bad thing
about Fox Drive is that whether you're above or below her, she can still
hit you with it. Try using Kohenkyo when Talisman Sphere is unleashed, or
simply attack her while she's slamming her staff down.
[Stingmon]
Not as good as he's made out to be. Evil Antenna does have some power
behind it, and restores his HP as well, but if he misses then it's really
just target practice. For variety, you might want to try just beating him
up with normal attacks.
[Imperialdramon (Fighter Mode)]
See strategy for Imperialdramon Paladin Mode above. His GC is slightly
different - don't assume you're out of the woods just because he missed
you with the martial arts, as the beam can still do damage.
[Magnadramon]
She's one hell of an annoyance, as she tends to shoot off her Fire
Tornados at you even when you jump. Close-range isn't really her thing, so
beat her up with normal attacks, and try not to give her an opening for
Hermit Fog, which will paralyze you for a moment. Apocalypse, her GC, is
easily negated, as long as you keep attacking.
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VOICE ACTOR INFORMATION
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Renamon: Mari Devon.
Ms. Devon is hardly a stranger to the world of Digimon, having voiced
Arukenimon, Togemon and Mrs. Izumi (Izzy's mom) in previous seasons. She
did not voice any other characters in Tamers, other than Renamon's
evolutions.
Her Japanese voice actress is Yuka Imai.
Rika: Melissa Fahn
Ms. Fahn had not performed roles for the previous Digimon seasons prior to
recording Rika in Tamers, however, the rest of her family have more than
made up for that, with her brothers Tom and Jonathan, and Tom's wife
Dorothy Elias-Fahn all voicing major and minor characters.
Her Japanese voice actress is Fumiko Orikasa.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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Skoban - for the attack names.
Chris McFeely's Voice Actor List - for info on Renamon and Rika's English
voice actors.
Chiaki Konaka - for the info on Renamon and Rika's Japanese voice actors.
