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//King of Fighters XI- Dream Cancels FAQ//
Version 0.4
Author: shen_VS_galford
Email: lp_parklinkin@yahoo.com
Copyright (c) 2005 Kenneth Macrohon
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//Table of Contents://
I.-Introduction
II.-Author's Notes and Revision History
III.-Credits and Special Thanks
IV.-Glossary
V.-What are Dream Cancels?
VI.-Character Dream Cancels
.......Hero Team (Ash Crimson, Oswald, Shen Woo)
.......Rival Team (Elisabeth Branchtorche, Duo Lon, Benimaru Nikaido)
.......Fatal Fury Team (Terry Bogard, Kim Kaphwan, Duck King)
.......Art of Fighting Team (Ryo Sakazaki, Yuri Sakazaki, King)
.......Garou: Mark of the Wolves Team (Bonne Jenet, Gato Futaba, Tizoc)
.......Ikari Warriors Team (Ralf Jones, Clark Steel, Whip)
.......Neo Psycho Soldiers Team (Athena Asamiya, Sie Kensou, Momoko)
.......Undercover Agents Team (Vanessa, Blue Mary Ryan, Ramon)
.......Anti-Kyokugenryu Team (Malin, Kasumi Todoh, Eiji Kisaragi)
.......NESTS Team (K', Kula Diamond, Maxima)
.......Kyo and Iori Team (Kyo Kusanagi, Iori Yagami, Shingo Yabuki)
VII.-Hidden/Special Character Dream Cancels
.......Adelheid Bernstein
.......Gai Tendou
.......Sho Hayate
.......Silber
.......Jyazu
.......Shion
.......Magaki
VIII.-Comments, Corrections and Submissions.
//I.-Introduction://
After a wait of two long years, The King of Fighters has finally returned. With
the new installment dubbed 'The King of Fighters: Episode XI', it continues on
where KOF 2003 left off. It still follows Ash Crimson as the new hero of the
saga and also introduces the appearance of brand new characters: Oswald, a
mysterious man of Karnoffel fighting style; Elisabeth Branctorche, a lady
hailing from France that wields the power of light and Momoko; a young new
addition to the Neo Psycho Soldiers Team. Also, this year has brought to the
series Duck king from the fatal Fury series and Bonne Jenet from Garou: Mark
of the Wolves. Reappearances also occur from Eiji Kisaragi, Kasumi Todoh, Kula
Diamond, Vanessa, Ramon and Sie Kensou.
But alas, this FAQ has been created for one of the new features added to the
King of Fighters XI, that is, the Dream Cancel. This new feature has allowed
the new chances of more damaging and lengthy combos and looks (and is) very
promising. More on Dream Cancels later.
//II.-Author's Notes and Revision History//
Hello, my author name is shen_VS_galford, but my real name is Kenneth
Macrohon. I was born in the Philippines in Cebu City, moved to Manila and
recently moved to Sydney, Australia. Just finished year 10, I am admittedly
a fan of KOF since a friend introduced me to it and one might suggest I am
obsessed with it. Well, I don't mind- gets me through school holidays.
Well writing a FAQ has been an inspiration from works of one lovingly missed,
great FAQ maker, Kao Megura a.k.a. Chris McDonald. This FAQ has been dedicated
to him. Having not met him personally when he was still doing great works, his
works are superb and only hearing of him after his passing has inspired me
greatly to do a FAQ of my own. So may you soul rest in peace.
This is my first ever FAQ so if you kindly post any comments, corrections or
sunmissions it would be very much appreciated- any help is appreciated. Please
be kind before any critiscism. Thank You.
~Revision History:
Version 0.1- Just written this FAQ so what you see is what you get. Tata! ;p
Version 0.2- Finished all team character's DCs. Put in how to contact me.
Version 0.3 -Fixed up some minor errors. Fixed and confirmed Shen's second
Dream Cancel. Added Adelheid's and Jyazu's Dream Cancels.
Version 0.4 - Fixed up Ramon's DM name and an error in Ralf's LDM motion.
//III.-Credits and Special Thanks//
First of all God for making every single beautiful thing in this world and my
life, friends and family.
My friends for supporting me and..being good friends really. Good, TRUE
friends. :)
SNKPlaymore for making the game. (A very good one, too)
GameFAQS for letting me host this FAQ.
DJ Tigresa and her KOF Xi FAQ for the movelist, movenames, and Arcadia scans.
Arcadia Magazine for the movelist and cancels page yet it was in Japanese so I
had to use my brains and some puzzle-solving skills to translate it with the
help of DJ Tigresa's FAQ.
All the people in Cyberfanatix. (www.cyberfanatix.com) Great site. Go to it.
Galaxy World in George St. for having the first KOF Xi machines in the place.
SolRahlX- for posting the video that showed Jyazu's Dream Cancel.
Kamikaze NOW- for confirmation, combo and info on Shen's 2nd DC.
Vice Vecta- for correction on Ramon's DM name and DC usefulness and informing
me of an error in Ralf's Galactica Phantom motion.
And of course you for taking the time to read this FAQ.
//VI.-Glossary//
Here are the terms used in this FAQ:
u = up
d = down
f = forward
b = back
df = down/forward
db = down/back
qcf = quarter-circle forward = d, df, f
qcb = quarter-circle backward = d, db, b
hcf = half circle forward = b, db, d, df, f
hcb = half circle backward = f, df, d, db, b
fcd = forward circle downward = f, df, d
bcd = back circle downward = b, db, d
dp = dragon punch = f, df, d, df, f
rdp = reverse dragon punch = b, db, d, db, b
b_f = charge/hold b then f
d_u = charge/hold d then u
360 = a complete circle
DC = Dream Cancel
~Controls:
A = Light Punch
B = Light Kick
C = Hard Punch
D = Hard Kick
E = Knockdown (formerly CD for older KOF games)
P = Punch = A or C
K = Kick = B or D
//V.-What are Dream Cancels?//
The Dream Cancel will play an important role in this game once you know of it.
Basically the Dream Cancel is the ability to cancel a DM (Desperation Move) of
a character into that character's LDM (Leader Desperation Move).
Dream Cancelling costs 1 Skill stock (found in the Skill Meter Gauge above the
Power Meter Gauge).
Combine that with the 1 power stock that you need for a DM and the 2 power
stocks you need to execute a LDM and it really costs 3 power stocks and 1
skill stock.
It brings a new dimension to this game and adds a fun deal to battles. So, next
up, the Dream Cancels! (drum roll)
//VI.-Character Dream Cancels//
First of all the Layout will be:
......::Team::.................................................................
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Name:
Fighting Style:
Dream Cancel:
DM (Cancel on X hit/s)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM
Notes:
DC Rating: (this is based on usefulness and combo potential)
======::Let's Start!::=========================================================
......::Hero Team::............................................................
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Name: Ash Crimson
Fighting Style: Personal Style (allows him to use flames)
Dream Cancel:
DM: Pluviose- qcf, qcf+K (1st, 3rd and 5th hits)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Sans-culotte- A,B,C,D very quickly
Notes: Well...fair enough. Cancel Pluviose to the motion of Ash's LDM can be
tricky for some people. It's not really very useful. Mind you, Sans-culotte is
not the best LDM. Sure you can just do Ash's moves (Ventose- b_f+P and Nivose-
d_u+K) without charging and you can gain access to Ash's new sealing move
Germinar (qcf, qcf+E anytime while Ash is glowing) but that's it. Then again
Ash is not a combo character either.
DC Rating: 1/5 -Don't bother trying to Dream Cancel. Just a hassle. Super
Cancelling his Vendemiaire (close, hcf+C) is much more the way to go.
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Name: Oswald
Fighting Style: Karnoffel (World's oldest card game)
Dream Cancel:
DM: Four Suits- qcf, hcb+P (2nd-8th hits)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Joker- b_f,b,f+E
Notes: Now after a poor start to this FAQ, here's an excellent Dream Cancel!
Not only do Oswald's DMs look cool, they also can be very damaging. I mean
Joker by itself does 52 hits normally. imagine the possibilities! Very
straightforward.
DC Rating: 5/5 -Uh-huh. You've heard me. One of the best examples of the DC
usefulness. Very combo friendly the chain is. ;)
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Name: Shen Woo
Fighting Style: Stegoro (Slang for Unarmed Brawl)
Dream Cancel:
DM: Tatsu! Geki Ken (Die! Violent Fist)-qcf,qcf+P
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Bakuten (True Explosion)- C,A,B,C very quickly
Notes: If people are having trouble executing the LDM command you can hold C
for a while and then quickly tap A,B,C. Once you DC though, Bakuten will never
hit. It does however get rid of the delay before the LDM. And at least you
get nearer to the opponent automatically after the power boost.
DC Rating: 2.5/5- it's a quick way to recieve the LDM power boost, but you'll
never get the chance to hit the opponent with the LDM though. (Shame, on
counter the LDM will take out 80% of the life bar) So its 50-50 for me.
Dream Cancel:
DM: Torahyou Rengeki (Tiger Panther Super Party)-qcf,qcf+P (1st-3rd)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Bakuten (True Explosion)- C,A,B,C very quickly
Notes: This particular DC is much better. Longer DM animation her so you can
DC easier. DCing this way can let you reset and make your combo longer (but
still the aura doesn't hit). One combo you can do is:
hcb,f+C(SC)-->qcf,qcf+K(DC)-->Tap C,A,B,C-->C,f+B-->qcf,qcf+P
This already does 40% damage with the boost. And do whatever with your
remaining power boost.
(Thanks to Kamikaze NOW for the combo and whole info on this)
DC Rating: 5/5- Much, much better. Still a shame LDM won't hit, but the
possibilities cover that up. Wow....go Shen the powerhouse..
......::Rival Team::...........................................................
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Name: Elisabeth Branctorche
Fighting Style: Ryuukaku Koukenjutsu (flowing character Light Fist technique)
Dream Cancel:
DM: Shell Tware- close, hcb,hcb+P (3rd-6th hits)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Noble Brass- qcf,qcf+E
Notes: IMPORTANT. This particular DC NEVER hits if you're not in the corner.
If done anywhere but the corner, the LDM will miss. So it is important to
corner the opponent before DCing with Elisabeth, because if not the opponent
wil fly away from you.
DC Rating: 2/5- Well I don't really see the point of DCing with her unless the
foe is cornered so yeah. Got nothing else to say really.
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Name: Duo Lon
Fighting Style: Makokumeizanken & Juontoukei (Demonic Cry Dark Beheading Fist &
Curse of Anger Shaking Strength)
Dream Cancel:
DM: Hiden Genmu On-Ryou Kabe (Mystery Phantom Dream Apparition Wall)-hcb,hcb+P
(1st-19th hits)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Okugi: Tajuu Genmu Ankei (Secret: Multiple Phantom Dream Dark Strength)
-A,C,B,D very quickly
Notes: Its very useful. Unlike 2003, there are more shadows in the LDM than
usual, allowing more hits and opportunities for more hits. This is a good way
for lotsa hits.
DC Rating: 4.5/5 -Can open many hits and combos. Also can make way for a
possible infinite.
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Name: Benimaru Nikaido
Fighting Style: Shooting
Dream Cancel:
DM: Raikou Ken (Lightning Fist)-qcf,qcf+P (1st-3rd hits)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Raikou Ken (Lightning Fist)-qcf,qcf+E
Notes: Well pretty straightforward. Do DM then DC to a MAX version. Easy as.
DC Rating: 3.5/5 -Easy to pull out and adds a more damage than the usual DM.
Combos are better though-especially tag ones.
......::Fatal Fury Team::......................................................
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Name: Terry Bogard
Fighting Style: Martial Arts
Dream Cancel:
DM: Buster Wolf-qcf,qcf+K (1st hit)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Power Stream-qcb,hcf+E
Notes: Well, Buster Wolf gives you the free travel so you don't have to get
close manually to the opponent to pull out the LDM. Well, least its useful if
you want to pull out his flashy LDM.
DC Rating: 3/5 -Well it has some use. For one when fighters at far sides and
you want to travel and damage him.
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Name: Kim Kaphwan
Fighting Style: Taekwondo
Dream Cancel:
DM: Hou'ou Kyaku (Phoenix Kick)-qcb,db,f+K (usable in air) (5th, 7th, 8th hits)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Hiten Hou'ou Kyaku (Secret Phoenix Kick)-qcb,db,f+E
Notes: Very useful in hit friendly combos. I say pull it out when you have the
chance.
DC Rating: 4/5 -Welcome in hit-friendly combos.
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Name: Duck King
Fighting Style: Martial Arts
Dream Cancel:
DM: Duck Dance-d,d+CDE
\
DM followup: Dancing Calibre-qcb,qcb+K (3rd-6th hits)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: High Bound Spiral-close, in air, hcb,hcb+E
Notes: Okay...Dancing Calibre while Duck is dancing and just cancel. Good thing
about DCing with Duck is that the LDM is performed automatically close in air,
so you don't have to hassle being close to the foe and be in air at the same
time.
DC Rating: 4/5 -Good to DC if you want to pull out his LDM. Sneak this in
comboes and it's fine sailing.
DM: Duck Dance-d,d+CDE
\
DM followup: Break Hurricane-qcf,qcf+K (4th-5th hits)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: High Bound Spiral-close, in air, hcb,hcb+E
Notes: Same deal here. You don't to worry about being close in air plus by
DCing you already guaranteed a lot of hits. Great stuff.
DC Rating: 3.5/5 -Just a tad lower than his other DC because you don't have as
much hits to DC with.
......::Art of Fighting Team::.................................................
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Name: Ryo Sakazaki
Fighting Style: Kyokugen Ryu Karate
Dream Cancel:
DM: Ryuuko Ranbu (Dragon and Tiger Boisterous Dance)-qcf,hcb+P (9th-14th hits)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Tenchi Haoh Ken (Heaven and Earth Gleam Fist)-qcf,qcf+P
Notes: Great to pull out in combos. All those hits plus in the end, one word-
Dizzy! After that you can pull out another combo again! The Heaven part of his
LDM is right. ^_^
DC Rating: 5/5 -What can't you not love about this DC? Ill say it again- Dizzy!
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Name: Yuri Sakazaki
Fighting Style: Kyokugen Ryu Karate
Dream Cancel:
DM: Hien Hou'ou Kyaku (Flying Swallow Phoenix Kick)-qcf,hcb+K (9th-12th hits)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Kuuchuu Hien Hou'ou Kyaku (Air Flying Swallow Phoenix Kick)-in air,
qcf,hcb+E
Notes: Well its an easy DC here. After DCing her DM, your automatically in air
so her LDM will just happen. Combo-friendly.
DC Rating: 3.5/5- Not as good as her brother's but its a combo friendly DC.
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Name: King
Fighting Style: Muay Thai Boxing
Dream Cancel:
DM: Illusion Dance-qcf,hcb+K (2nd-8th hits)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Phantom Strike-qcf,qcf or qcb,qcb+E
Notes: Poor King...so toned down this year. Illusion Dance is combo friendly,
and you can DC just to show off and guarantee hits from Phantom Strike.
DC Rating: 2.5/5- I don't know what they've done to King, but it's not good.
Just stick to putting this in combos and you'll be fine.
......::Garou: Mark of the Wolves Team::.......................................
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Name: Bonne Jenet
Fighting Style: Lillim Knights Arts
Dream Cancel:
DM: Many Many Torpedoes-qcf,qcf+P (1st-6th hits)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Annoyed Mademoiselle-hcb,hcb+E
Notes: Now this is a DC! Why? Well check it out. Normally Annoyed Mademoiselle
is a counter. So what's the point of a DC? Well...if it is DCed, it turns to a
GRAB. Yup, that's right, a grab! Joy of Dream Cancels!
DC Rating: 5/5- Pretty much easy, DM then DC to a counter-turned-grab LDM.
Nice.
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Name: Gato Futaba
Fighting Style: Chinese Kendo (Gung Fu), 8 Extreme Fist, 6 Meting Fist of the
Heart and Mind
Dream Cancel:
DM: Rei Kiba (Zero Fang)-qcf,qcf+P (1st hit)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Tenryuu Retsu Kiba (Heavenly Dragon Violent Fang)- dp+E (up to 3 times)
Notes: Well....it's not really the most useful of things. But if you want to
show off here's an easy pick i guess.
DC Rating: 2/5 -Really, this one isn't worth the DC.
DM: Tatsu Kiba (Dragon Fang)-qcf,qcf+K (1st hit)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Tenryuu Retsu Kiba (Heavenly Dragon Violent Fang)- dp+E (up to 3 times)
Notes: Same deal here. This is even worse than the one above.
DC Rating: 1.5/5 -Ah, I don't think Gato is the DCing type.
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Name: Tizoc (Griffon Mask)
Fighting Style: Wrestling
Dream Cancel:
DM: Daedalus Attack-qcf,qcf+K
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Big Fall Griffon-close, hcb,hcb+E
Notes: Solves the problem of having to be close to the opponent. :) Kinda sucks
damage scaling would reduce damage of his LDM.
DC Rating: 3/5 -Useful if you need to do his LDM from a fair distance.
......::Ikari Warriors Team::..................................................
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Name: Ralf Jones
Fighting Style: Martial Arts & Heidern Assassination Techniques
Dream Cancel:
DM: Bari Bari Vulcan Punch-qcf,hcb+P (1st-6th hits)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Galactica Phantom-qcf,qcf+E
Notes: Another excellent DC. DC Galactica Phantom means there is no more huge
start up animation deal with it. Instant major damage!
DC Rating: 5/5- I say put this into a combo and your pretty much fine. Love the
no-more-startup deal.
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Name: Clark Steel
Fighting Style: Martial Arts & Heidern Assassination Techniques
Dream Cancel:
DM: Special Gatling Attack-qcb,qcb+K (1st-6th hits)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Ultra Argentine Backbreaker-close, hcb,hcb+E
Notes: I'm guessing the designers made his Special Gatling Attack just for
something Clark can DC from. O well, it's the same deal with Tizoc- gives you
some hits and gets you closer then DC for that damage you just deal.
DC Rating: 3.5/5 -Just few spaces afar? Well here's an answer.
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Name: Whip
Fighting Style: Whip Slashing Technique & Heidern Assassination Techniques
Dream Cancel:
DM: Red Whip Genocide-qcf,qcf+P (1st-9th hits)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Sonic Slaughter (Code:KW)-qcb,hcf+E
Notes: Whip's new DM really gives you the distance to travel here. Pull out and
let out the whip inside you.
DC Rating: 3.5/5 -DCing this doesn't mean you have to worry about being close.
DM: Sonic Slaughter (Code:DP)-qcb,hcf+P (1st-11th hits)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Sonic Slaughter (Code:KW)-qcb,hcf+E
Notes: Well, personally I would prefer DCing from her other DM, but this one's
OK too. It gives you more time and hits to DC- which is good. Try doing this
in tag combos.
DC Rating: 3/5 -Sure you have more time and hits, but I don't think it gets as
much range.
......::Neo Psycho Soldiers Team::.............................................
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Name: Athena Asamiya
Fighting Style: Phoenix Psychic Power & Chinese Kempo
Dream Cancel:
DM: Shining Crystal Bit-hcb,hcb+P (usable in air)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Super Phoenix Infinity-qcf,qcf+E (usable in air)
Notes: Wow, Athena's LDM is...wow. It's unblockable, for one. DC this one just
for a flashy finish!
DC Rating: 3.5/5 -Its OK. DCing it is very flashy so why not? And its a good
DM!
DM: Phoenix Fang Arrow- in air,qcb,qcb+K
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Super Phoenix Infinity-qcf,qcf+E (usable in air)
Notes: With this you travel nearer to your opponent with Phoenix Fang Arrow
then you DC it to her wonderful LDM. I'd say this would be more useful to DC.
DC Rating: 4/5 -Well this one has more hits than the other one.
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Name: Sie Kensou
Fighting Style: Dragon Pyschic Power & Chinese Kempo
Dream Cancel:
DM: Senki Hatsukei (Hermit's Mental Energy Release)-close, qcf,qcf+P
(1st-17th hits)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Sumio Hanako Rai Tatsu (Sumio's Eye of the Next Year's Dragon)-qcb,hcf+E
Notes: Well this is a nice touch. Kensou's been majorly overhauled this year.
Normally, his LDM would release a ground fireball and it has to hit before Sie
can get his power boost. But with the whole DCing thing, you don't have to
worry if the fireball will miss. It'll just hit and you get your power boost.
Nice.
DC Rating: 5/5 -Very useful. I'd add more points for the power boost, but I'm
trying to be fair. :D
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Name: Momoko
Fighting Style: Dragon Psychic Power & Capoiera
Dream Cancel:
DM: Ohashi Samaninacchae~*-qcf,qcf+P
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Esper~!-qcf,qcf+E
Notes: OK, basically what her DM does it she grabs the opponent then launches
him/her upwards. DCing to her LDM makes her launch out a HUGE psychic laser.
This is one of the most basic- if not the most basic- DCs out there.
DC Rating: 3.5/5 -Well it's easy to pull out. I say if you're new to DCs, use
this one as your 1st lesson.
......::Undercover Agents Team::...............................................
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Name: Vanessa
Fighting Style: Boxing
Dream Cancel:
DM: Champion Puncher-close, qcf,qcf+P (2nd hit)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Max Puncher-qcf,qcf+E and Puncher Finish (DC only)-qcf,qcf+CE
Notes: Yeah, pretty combo-friendly DC chain here. What her LDM does is that
Vanessa glows and has the ability that is pretty much Max Mode from 2002- in
which she can cancels her attacks to other ones- even if not normally. If you
DC again to Puncher Finish, she does a finishing move. DCing it is the ONLY way
to perform Puncher Finish. (Hmm..the makers know how to advertuse DCs..)
DC Rating: 4/5 -Pretty combo friendly, plus allows a max mode Vanessa- which is
pretty dangerous.
DM: Crazy Puncher-qcb,hcf+P (2nd-10th hits)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Max Puncher-qcf,qcf+E and Puncher Finish-qcf,qcf+CE
Notes: More combo friendly than the last one- its cause basically there's more
hits. For explanations of her LDM and Puncher Finish see above.
DC Rating: 4.5/5 -More dangerous than the last one. Pull it out when the foe
doesn't expect it- in a killer combo preferably.
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Name: Blue Mary Ryan
Fighting Style: Commando Sambo
Dream Cancel:
DM: M. Splash Rose-qcf,hcb+P (1st-8th hits)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: M. Typhoon-close, hcb,hcb+E
Notes: Ah, another grappler DCing. Travel forward with DM then DC to the grab.
Mary can pull out combos with her M. Splash Rose, so DC if you may.
DC Rating: 3.5/5 -What can I say? A combo friendly DC that gives you the
distance to let out a grab LDM.
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Name: Ramon
Fighting Style: Lucha Libre
Dream Cancel:
DM: El Diablo Armadillo Ramon-qcb,hcf+K (2nd-10th hits)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Tiger Combination-close, hcb,hcb+E
Notes: Well, another ranbu to grab LDM DC. And yes, its also combo friendly.
Few notes on his LDM- he has followups to it that pick you up from the ground.
They are (in order): Flying Mare (qcf+E) to Arm Whip (qcb+E) to Tiger Spin
(hcf+E).
DC Rating: 5/5 -Let's see...what's combo-friendly ranbu+DC+LDM+Flying Mare+Arm
Whip+Tiger Spin=? Long and damaging.(Even does more damage than Eiji's)
...::Anti-Kyokugenryu Team::...................................................
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Name: Malin
Fighting Style: Specialized in using both Legal and Illegal Weapons
Dream Cancel:
DM: Kagerou (Fly)-qcf,qcf+K (1st hit)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Mizuchi (Dragon)-qcf,qcf+E
Notes: Well, on it's own its not very damaging. Rather put in a simple combo
such as db,dC,f+B,qcf+K,(SUPER CANCEL)qcf,qcf+K then DC to Mizuchi then do a
couple of Suzume Bachis (any direction+AC in air) which you can do while in the
air.
DC Rating: 2.5/5 -Eh, waste alone. Not even very useful.
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Name: Kasumi Todoh
Fighting Style: Todoh Ancient Martial Arts
Dream Cancel:
DM: Shiranei (Sea Fire)-close, hcb,hcb+P
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Shingan Kuzu Otoshi (Mind's Eye Arrowroot Drop)-qcf,hcb+E
Notes: Another counter LDM. Which means the same as B. Jenet, Kasumi's LDM
turns to a grab when DCed! But sadly, I say Jenet's is better and has more
combo capatibility.
DC Rating: 4/5 -Good, but B. Jenet's one is better.
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Name: Eiji Kisaragi
Fighting Style: Kisaragi Ryu Ninjutsu
Dream Cancel:
DM: Kiritetsu Kamakiriken (Iron Slash Mantis Punch)-hcf,bcd+K or qcf,hcb+K
(2nd-10th hits)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Yami Kari (Dark Hunt)-close, hcb,hcb+E
Notes: Ah, Eiji has returned. With Zantsetsu's (ancestor from Last Blade)
special I might add as his LDM. Love that move. Pretty easy, travel with his
ranbu then DC. There, enjoy.
DC Rating: 5/5 -Very high combo capability. And cool LDM, too.
......::NESTS Team::...........................................................
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Name: K'
Fighting Style: Pure Violence
Dream Cancel:
DM: Heaven's Drive-qcf,qcf+K (1st-5th hits)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Chain Drive-qcf,hcb+K
Notes: Well, this is another simple, combo-friendly DC. Just input it and
enjoy. Good for when time is running out and you need that arrow pointing
towards your side to win.
DC Rating: 4/5 -Combo and hit-friendly. :)
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Name: Kula Diamond
Fighting Style: Anti-K' Arts
Dream Cancel:
DM: Diamond Edge-qcf,qcf+P
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Freeze Execution-qcb,qcb+E
Notes: Ah, Kula's back. And pretty high-tier this year. Well, you can just DC
her Diamond Edge and then Diana comes out and BANG! Full screen freeze LDM!
Good thing, too. Its cause normally, if Diana misses or hits a projectile,
Kula wont do her full screen followup. Just stick to this and your handle fine.
DC Rating: 5/5 -It guarantees full hits of the LDM. Can't ask for more. :D
DM: MAX Diamond Edge-qcf,qcf+E
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Freeze Execution-qcb,qcb+E
Notes: Yes. You CAN DC from her MAX Diamond Edge. Nice.
DC Rating: 5/5 -It gets more hits! More is better! :p
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Name: Maxima
Fighting Style: M Style Fighting Techniques
Dream Cancel:
DM: Maxima Revenger-close, hcb,hcb+K (1st-2nd hit)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: MX- IIb Final Cannon-hcb,f+E
Notes: Well, Maxima's too slow- plus you have to be close to pull off Maxima
Revenger. I don't think this has much use...
DC Rating: 3/5 -Would do great damage, but I would find it hard to have all
that conditions with a slow, bulky character.
DM: Bunker Buster-qcf,qcf+P (5th hit)
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: MX- IIb Final Cannon-hcb,f+E
Notes: Ah, better than the other one. But then again, Maxima's not my best
character...
DC Rating: 3.5/5 -Autoguard in BUnker Buster guarantees protection, so this is
much better- but you can miss the opponent entirely.
......::Kyo and Iori Team::....................................................
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Name: Kyo Kusanagi
Fighting Style: Kusanagi Ancient Style + Personal Kempo
Dream Cancel:
DM: 182 Shiki (182 Style)-qcf,qcf+P
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: 524 Shiki: Kami Gomi (524 Style: God Dust)-hcb,hcb+E
Notes: This is a REAL DC. Once his punch connects, DC it and his grab LDM takes
over and does a brand new, cool animation. Damaging and a must for combos.
DC Rating: 5/5 -Good DC. Might I suggest tag comboes to goe with this?
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Name: Iori Yagami
Fighting Style: Yagami Ancient Style + Pure Instict
Dream Cancel:
DM: Kin 1211 Shiki: Yaotome
(Forbidden Style 1211: Eight Maidens (Maiden Masher))-qcf,hcb+P
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Sanshin Waza Korefutatsu-qcf,hcb+E
Notes: Nice DC here. I recommend doing Maiden Masher after the opponent does a
fireball then DC it for some nice damage. Nice surprise.
DC Rating: 4/5 -Sorry, but Kyo outshines. Might I suggest a change to Iori
developers? Still good though.
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Name: Shingo Yabuki
Fighting Style: (Self-styled) Kusanagi Ancient Martial Arts, taught by Kyo
Dream Cancel:
DM: Burning Shingo: qcb,hcf+P
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Shingo Kinsei Ore Shiki (Shingo's Self-taught style: Fore Wheel Chariot)
-qcf,qcf+E
Notes: Very combo friendly chain here. I say use it a lot to pull out long
damaging comboes.
DC Rating: 4/5 -Lotsa hits. It'll surely put some dizziness at least once.
DM: Ge Shiki Kake Hourin (Foreign Style Racing Phoenix)-qcf,qcf+P
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Shingo Kinsei Ore Shiki (Shingo's Self-taught style: Fore Wheel Chariot)
-qcf,qcf+E
Notes: Hmmm, pretty straightforward. Shingo rushes in and tackles and you just
DC after that.
DC Rating: 3.5/5 -I'd rather much use his other DC.
//VII.-Hidden/Special Character Dream Cancels//
(e-mail me for corrections or which hits should be cancelled if you know any)
......::Mid-bosses::..........................................................
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Name: Adelheid Bernstein
Dream Cancel:
DM: G. Kreis (Grosse Circle)-qcf,qcf+K
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: G. Sklar Gen-qcf,hcb+E or qcb,hcf+E
Notes: Im pretty sure you can DC from his D version. Still have to see of B
version hits. It's not really the most amazing but yeah.
DC Rating: 3/5 -Err..yeah. I guess you can combo it and have a finisher..
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Name: Jyazu
Dream Cancel:
DM: Yokoshima Gakaa Zetsumei Hashira-hcb,f+P
\-----------DC----------\
LDM: Yokoshima'a Setsumei Hashira-hcb,f+E
Notes: Great combo finisher. A must use if you can afford the stocks. A good
combo is:
close b, qcb+C (SC)-->hcb,f+P (DC)-->hcb,f+E
DC Rating: 4.5/5 -Love it...to the death!...of your opponent. :D It dismisses
some startup lag which is good.
---~~~others coming soon~~~---
//VIII.-Comments, Corrections and Submissions.//
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