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*VAMPIRE SAVIOR - Short Moves faq - Sega Saturn Import*
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[First Draft by RJ Streety - July 8, 1998]

This is another one of my short Saturn import faq sheets. You won't
find any codes or in-depth strategies here. This is just a list
of all the special moves of each character in the game. Besides,
it's more fun finding out the strategies to this game on your own.

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COMMAND KEY
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u - up uf - up & forward
d - down ub - up & back
f - forward df - down & forward
b - back db - down & back

qcf - quarter circle forward (d, df, f)
qcb - quarter circle back (d, db, b)
hcf - half circle forward (b, db, d, df, f)
hcb - half circle back (f, df, d, db, b)

360* - spin control pad in a full circle
720* - spin control pad in a full circle twice

P - any punch button
K - any kick button
2P - any two punches
2K - any two kicks
3P - all three punches
3K - all three kicks

BUTTON LAYOUT (You can alter this at the options screen)
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X - jab (light) punch A - short (light) kick
Y - strong (medium) punch B - forward (medium) kick
Z - fierce (hard) punch C - roundhouse (hard) kick

THE BASICS
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Dash - tap f twice.
Retreat - tap b twice.
Defense Roll - when down, hold f or b.
Pounce - when opponent down, tap u + P or K.
Dark Force - press P + K of the same strength level
(light punch + light kick). Uses 1
level of super energy
Tech Hit - While blocking, press P or K.
While being thrown, f or b + P or K.
THE SYMBOLS
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* - Charge (hold for 2 - 3 seconds).
(@) - Listed move can be done in midair.
(midair) - This move can only be done in midair.
(close) - Get very close to the opponent.
(GC) - Character's Guard Cancel. Use while blocking
to counterattack.
(GC#) - this move can only be used as a Guard Cancel.
(EX) - Super Move. Uses super energy.
Dark Force - Dark Force description.

CHARACTERS & SPECIALS
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(Some specials can be enhanced by pressing 2P or 2K at the end of
controller motion. Uses 1 level of super energy)

NAME DIFFERENCES
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The following characters have different names in Japan than
in the states.

US Name -> Japanese Name
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B.B. Hood -> Bulleta
Rikuo -> Aulbath
Hsien-Ko -> Lei-Lei
J. Talbain -> Gallon
Lord Rapter -> Zabel
Huitzil -> Phobos

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*JEDAH : The Soul Stealer*
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Dio Sega - (@) qcf + P.
Nero Fatica - qcb + P.
Illa Splinta - (midair) hcb + K, followed by P or K.
Splecio - (GC#) f, d, df + P.
San Bassale - (close) hcb + forward or roundhouse.
Plovo di Selbo - (EX) hcf + 2K, followed by K.
Finale Rosso - (EX) d, d + 2P.
Dark Force - Allows Jedah to fly.

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*Q-BEE : The Insectoid Queen*
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C -> R - (@) hcf + P.
Delta A - (@) hcb + K.
S x p - (@) tap any K rapidly.
R.M. - (GC#) f, d, df + P.
C.M. - (close) hcb + strong or fierce.
Qj - (EX)(@) f, d, df + 2P.
+B - (EX)(@) hcf + 2K.
Dark Force - Allows Q-Bee to fly.

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*LILLITH : The Lost Child of the Lust*
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Soul Flash - (@) qcf + P.
Shining Blade - (GC) f, d, df + P.
Merry Turn - qcb + K.
High Jump - d, followed by u, uf or ub.
Bow & Arrow - hcb + P.
Splendor Love - (EX) f, d, df + 2K.
Luminous - (EX) tap quickly : jab, jab, f, short, fierce.
Illusion
Gloomy Puppet - (EX) hcf + 2K (Uses two levels of super energy.
Show Follow patterns given. The better you follow, the
more damage done).
Dark Force - Lillith makes a copy that follows her attacks.
Dark Force - Press fierce + roundhouse. The copy goes behind
opponent.

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*B.B. HOOD : The Deceptively Cute Bounty Hunter*
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Smile & Missile - *b, f + P or K.
Happy & Missile - *d, u + P.
Cheer & Fire - f, d, df + P.
Shyness & Strike - qcb + P (hold down P to increase power).
Jealousy & Fake - (GC#) f, d, df + K.
Merry go Round - (close) hcb + strong or fierce.
Stalking - d + 3K.
Cool Hunting - (EX) hcf + 2P.
Beautiful - (EX) hcf + 2K.
Memory
Apple Bomb - (EX) hcb + 2K.
Dark Force - All punches are now Smile & Missiles.

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*DEMITRI MAXIMOFF : The Prince of Darkness*
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Chaos Flare - (@) qcf + P.
Demon Cradler - (GC) f, d, df + P.
Dashing Cradler - During dash : f, d, df + P.
Fallen Angel - (@) qcb + K.
Stake Throw - (close) 360* + strong or fierce.
Demon Pillion - (EX) d, f, df + 2K.
Midnight Bliss - (EX) d, f, df + 2P.
Midnight - (EX) tap quickly : jab, strong, f, forward, forward.
Pleasure
Dark Force - Demitri has two bats assisting his attacks.

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*MORRIGAN AENSLEAD : Queen of the Night*
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Soul Fist - (@) qcf + P.
Shadow Blade - (GC) f, d, df + P.
Vertical Dash - d, u.
Hell Ride - (close) hcb + strong or fierce.
Valkyrie Drill - (EX) hcb + K, followed by K.
Dark Illusion - (EX) tap quickly : jab, jab, f, short, fierce.
Missile Shower - (EX) tap quickly : strong, jab, b, short, forward.
Soul Throw - (EX) tap quickly : f, fierce, strong, jab, f.
Dark Force - Morrigan makes a copy of herself, surrounding her
opponent.

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*VICTOR von GERDENHEIM : The Crusher Corpse*
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Giga Fist - *d, u + P.
Giga Smash - *b, f + P.
Giga Knee - (GC) f, d, df + K.
Gyro Shock - qcb + P.
Mega Shock - (close) qcf + K.
Power Bolt Throw - (close) 360* + strong or fierce.
Shock Slam - Immediately during a throw, d, u + strong
or fierce.
Short Hop - d + 3K.
Thunderstrike - (EX) *d, u + 2K.
Gerdenheim 3 - (EX)(close) 720* + 2K.
Dark Force - Press fierce and roundhouse - electric attacks.
Dark Force - Victors punches are grabs. Catching opponent causes
the Gerdenheim Slam.

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*BISHAMON : The Accursed Samurai*
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Spirit Hold - (@) hcf + P.
Retreiver - After Spirit Hold hits, b + P.
Sword Slash - After Retriever, f, d, df + P.
Divider - After Spirit Hold hits, qcf + P.
Upper Slash - (GC#) f, d, df + P.
Iai Giri - *b, f + P or K.
Torture Slash - (close) 360* + P.
Spirt Crusher - (EX) hcb + 2P.
Enma Seki - (EX) hcf + 2K.
Dark Force - Bishamon has super armor.

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*FELICIA : Exotic Feline Dreamer*
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Rolling Buckler - qcf + P, followed by P.
Cat Spike - f, d, df + P.
Delta Kick - (GC) f, d, df + K.
Meter Charge - d, d + 2K (hold 2K to keep charging).
Scratching Post - (close) hcb + K.
Head Stomp - Jump towards opponent so she'll land on their head.
Wall Grab - Hold controller towards wall during a wall jump.
Rolling Fury - (EX) hcf + 2P.
Cat Scratch - (EX) hcf + 2K (Choice of 2K determines where attack
Fever will begin).
Dark Force - Felicia calls one of her friends to help her.

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*SASQUATCH : The Snow Hulk*
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Big Breath - qcf + P.
Wind-Up Punch - f, d, df + P (hold P for more power).
Typhoon Kick - (GC) f, d, df + K.
Ice Fortress - d, d + P.
Big Brunch - (close) hcb + P.
Big Swing - (close) 360* + K.
Thin Ice - (EX) hcf + 2K.
Freeze Ray - (EX) hcf + 2P.
Sleigh Ride - (EX)(close) 720* + 2K.
Dark Force - Sasquatch has super armor.
Dark Force - Press fierce + roundhouse. Penguin bombs follow
his attacks.

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*RIKUO : Hero of the Sea*
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Sonic Wave - *b, f + P.
Swamp Gas - *b, f + K.
Tricky Fish 1 - During retreat, K.
Tricky Fish 2 - (GC#) f, d, df + K.
Frenzy - (close) hcb + P.
Oyster Pearls - (close) hcb + K.
Sea Rage - (EX) hcf + 2P.
Water Jail - (EX) f, d, df + 2P.
Aqua Spread - (EX) f, df, d + 2P od 2K (hold to delay release).
Scissor Smash - (EX) d, d + 2P (requires 3 levels of super energy).
Dark Force - Rikuo rides on a sea shell. All attacks are crouching.
Press up or down to raise or lower water. Press 3K to
jump on or off.

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*HSIEN-KO : Tragic Chinese Ghost*
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Dark Artillery - qcf + P.
Phantom Reverb - qcb + P.
Cyclone Blade - (GC) f, d, df + P.
Spectral Slicer - (close) hcb + P.
Ghost Blades - (EX) hcf + 2K.
Iron Rain - (EX) tap quickly : short, roundhouse, strong,
strong, u.
Time Bomb - (EX) hcf + 2P.
Dark Force - Hsien-Ko is faster and has super armor. Her
opponent's life meter also won't refill over
time.

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*ANAKARIS : Pharoah from the Crypt*
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Coffin Slam - (@) d, d + P or K.
Mummy's Curse - (midair) qcf + P.
The Void - (@) qcb + K. (this catches projectiles)
Retribution - (@) After a succesful Void, qcf + K.
Cobra Strike - b, f + P.
Grand Wrap - qcf + P.
Word of Truth - (GC#) f, d, df + 2P (uses 1 level of super energy).
Hellhole - (EX) hcf + 2K.
Hellhole 2 - (EX) When opponent tries to pounce, f, d, df + K.
Pharoah Magic - (EX)(@) tap quickly : forward, jab, d, short, strong.
Pharoah Magic 2 - (EX)(@) tap quickly : roundhouse, strong, d, forward,
fierce. (Uses 2 levels of super energy).
Pharoah Magic 3 - (EX)(@) tap quickly : roundhouse, strong, short, d,
jab, forward, fierce (Uses 3 levels of super energy).
Dark Force - Anakaris' body splits in two. The top attacks with
punch, while the bottom attacks with kick.

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*JON TALBAIN : The Whirlwind Wolfman*
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Luna's Hammer 1 - (@) qcf + P.
Luna's Hammer 2 - (GC) f, d, df + P.
Double Hammer - During Luna's Hammer, press controller in any
direction + P.
Flame Kick - d, u + K.
Nunchaku Flail - qcb + P (keep tapping P to keep it going).
Rolling Wolf - (close) hcb + K.
Short Hop - d + 3K.
Dragon Cannon - (EX) hcf + 2K.
Luna's Slash - (EX) tap quickly : jab, strong, f, short, forward
Dark Force - Jon creates multiple images of himself to increase
his hits.

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*LORD RAPTER : Rocker of Death*
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Helicopter - (@) qcb + K.
Death Dance - (@) d, u + K.
Hell's Gate - hcf + K.
Death Phase - (GC#) f, d, df + K.
Coffin Maker - (close) hcb + P.
Evil Slash - (EX) f, b + 2P.
Death Voltage - (EX) hcb + 2K.
Hell Dunk - (EX) f, d, df + 2P.
Dark Force - Rapter's uses his assistant Le Malta as a chainsaw.

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*DONOVAN BAINE : The Dark Hunter*
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Sword Impale - qcb + K.
Sword Release - After Sword Impale, qcb + K.
Thunder Sword - After Sword Impale, qcb + P.
Grappling Sword - (close) hcb + P.
Blizzard Sword - hcf + P.
Flame Sword - (GC) f, d, df + P.
Lightning Sword - b, d, db + P.
Spirit Crusher - (EX) hcf + K.
Immortal Demon - (EX) tap quickly : strong, jab, b, short,
forward.
Dark Force - All punches and kicks are now Sword Releases.

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*HUITZIL : The Mayan Defender*
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Plasma Beam - qcf + P or K.
Missile Launch - (@) qcb + P.
Electric Mine - (midair) qcb + K.
Circuit Breaker - (close) hcb + P.
Genocide Falcon - b, d, db + P.
Tech Shield - (GC#) f, d, df + P.
Gatling Assault - (EX) f, d, df + 2K.
Taser Field - (EX) b, d, db + 2K.
Dark Force - Calls two robots to help him. They'll fire
Plasma Beams while he attacks. Allows Huitzil
to fly as well.

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*PYRON : The Hellstorm Overlord*
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Soul Smasher - (@) qcf + P.
Zodiac Fire - (GC) f, d, df + P.
Orbital Blaze - (midair) qcb + K.
Galactic Voyage - (@) b, d, db + P or K.
Burning Planet - (close) hcb + P.
Cosmic - (EX) hcf + 2P or 2K.
Disruptor
Cosmic - (EX) f, d, df + 2K.
Destroyer
Dark Force - Pyron makes a copy of himself.

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Special thanks goes out to Capcom for making this game.
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