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+++] DEMITRI MAXIMOV MOVELIST[++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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This FAQ is for your enjoyment and use in SNK vs Capcom. Do not edit, copy
and reproduce, or alter without permission. Much thanx.
Dimitri Maximov, and all moves of said character, © Capcom 1997
----[Contents]------------------------------------------------------------
1. Character Info
2. Command Lengend
3. Throws
4. Basic Moves
5. Special Moves
6. Super Moves
7. Combo System
8. Strategies
----[Character Info]------------------------------------------------------
Name: Demitri Maximov
Country: Romania
Date of Birth: 1438
Race: Vampire
Height: 179 cm
Weight: 101 kg
Demitri was the prince of darkness, he ruled the Underworld for eons with
an iron fist until he was defeated by Morrigan's clan. He fights to prove
his massive strength and agility and be hailed once again as the prince of
darkness.
----[Command Legend]------------------------------------------------------
For the purpose of simplicity, the machine buttons will be noted in
numbers as follows:
A=1,B=2,C=3,D=4
the layout- \|/ (1) (2) (3)
-o-
/|\ (4)
f=forward
b=backwards
d=down
u=up
@=360 motion
@*=720 motion
qcf=f,df,f
qcb=b,db,b
----[Throws]--------------------------------------------------------------
1 + 2 when near opponent Bat Dive
3 + 4 when near opponent Dark Kiss
----[Basic Moves]---------------------------------------------------------
-Standing
1 quick thrust punch
2 quick kick
3 strong thrusting punch, has long reach
4 standing kick, also has long reach
-Crouching
1 quick low jab, not much damage,links well
2 quick crouch kick, has long range
3 crouching punch
4 the sweep, huge range, very quick
-Command Moves
b + 1 Devil Blow
df + 3 Cape Sweep
----[Special Moves]-------------------------------------------------------
qcf + 1 or 3 Fireball (can be done in air)
qcb + 2 or 4 Bat Drill (can be done in air)
@ + 1 or 3 (when close) Down You Go!
dpf + 1 or 3 Demon Uppercut
u + 2 or 3 (when close) Devil Spike (must be next to opponent that
was just knocked to ground, input command
as they fall)
[Vampire Dashing]
To Vampire Dash, hold 2 + 3 and tap b,f to dash forward. hold 2 + 3 and
tap f,b to dash back. there are a few options during the dash:
Demon Uppercut -dpf + 1 or 3 Perform while in the dash, can be angled
45 degrees up towards enemy.
Super Unknown -qcf + 1 + 3 A super special, easiest when done in
teleport.
----[Super Moves]---------------------------------------------------------
qcf + 1 + 3 EX fireball (can be done in air)
qcf + 1 + 3 Super Unknown (easiest during vamp dash)
1,1,f,2,4,4 Midnight Kiss
@ + 1 + 3 Deadly Oppression
@* + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 Ultimate Journey
----[Combo system]---------------------------------------------------------
For those of you who play the Vampire Hunter series, this should be very
familiar. Dimitri still has the same combo system, the hunter chain
method.
It pretty much consists of weaks into fierces into specials, some
examples:
1 > 1 > 2 > 3 > 2 > qcf+1+3
1 > 1 > c1 > c2 > c df+3 > 4
1 > 1 > f > 2 > 4 > 4 (this is a combo in itself, ending in Midnight
Kiss)
Due to the simplicity of the Hunter chain method, Dimitri's combo
system is very fluid, and makes for very easy combos, so long as they
follow the same formula of links. Most of the hits are canceled into
from the preceding move
----[Strategies]----------------------------------------------------------
Dimitri has a very flexible combo system, so take advantage of it at all
times. He's quite the jump in fighter too, one good tactic is to toss
one or two fireballs, then a superfireball, (which negates almost every
other projectile in the game) and jumping in after it. Wait a second,
then start the combo.
-This is also a great [unblockable] setup for Midnight Kiss, since the
button presses for it can connect and then the special,or they can
block the hits and take the special anyhow, since your right on top of
them putting on the pressure.(this also works for deadly oppression,
except you have to do a normal combo, and cancel into it, so it comes
out without a pause)
-Fireballs are extremely usefull, and a large part of Dimitri's game.
always vary between the fast (3) and slow (1) fireballs, it confuses
the opponent, who for instance may anticipate jumping over your next
fireball, then land on it because it moves slower... :D
Always be ready to throw a Super Fireball into the mix with some normal
fireballs, since it doesn't have flash or otherwise signify that it's a
special move, at a glance it looks like a normal fireball. This is a
great advantage since the usual tactic for negating a fireball is to
send one of your own, in this case the super plows right through it for
2-3 hits on the enemy. this also works on the Super Fireballs of some
other characters.
-If you are close enough to an opponent that you can land at least a 5
hit combo, always go with a sweep > Devil Spike on the end of your
combo, instead of slapping on two more hits. The Devil Spike will do
more damage than half of the combo anyhow, and it looks much cooler to
stomp on someone whos laying on the ground... :D
-Jump ins frequently get the Dragon Punch treatment, keep a close eye on
the enemy, if you see them winding up for a dp manuever, be ready to
Bat Drill. If you time this right (its not too hard to do with some
practice) you can dissapear at the moment of contact and lay a few hits.
Most times in the anti-Dragon Punch Bat Drill, you end up low enough
on the enemy to start a ground combo. (another excellent opportunity
to Midnight Kiss!)
-Always keep a pair of fingers on 2+3 when your not otherwise using
them, since they are held to teleport. A nice and quite confusing trick
is to start a combo, and abrubtly teleport during the combo, ending up
on the other side for a punishing Super Fireball or sweep+spike combo.
Always use the teleport,it makes Dimitri confusing to fight, and is
very effective at turning opponents into a turtle waiting to be
punished. You can also back someone into a corner, and then teleport
towards them as they try to fend you off, this is very usefull since
your almost on top of them to start a combo.
----[Notes on moves]------------------------------------------------------
- The button used for bat drill determines where Demitri will appear
before the drill. 1 is closest to enemy, 3 is half screen
- The vampire dash will pass through attacks, it starts with Dimitri
visible, then he blinks out.The dash can cancel into -most- moves, but
not all.
- Midnight Bliss and Super Unknown are unblockable, like Demon Rage. both
moves are very similar in action, with the exception of Super Unknown,
it has no flash when executed.
- Deadly Opression and Ultimate Journey are very simple to perform if the
circular motions are done while jumping in or during Vampire Dash.
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