Game: Inuyasha: A Feudal Fairy Tale
System: Playstation
Developed By: Bandai
Genre: Fighting
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Shippo FAQ                                                           /
Version 1.1                                                         /
By SpikeDragon                                                     /
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Creation Date: August 21, 2006                                         /
Last Update: November 28, 2010                                        /
Copyright 2006 Ryan Lim                                              /
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Table Of Contents:
1.  Introduction
2.  Additional Copyright
3.  Who is Shippo?
4.  Move Key
5.  Using Shippo
6.  Shippo's Skill/Move List
7.  In-Depth Move Tips
8.  Closing
9.  Copyright Information
10. Contact Info

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1. INTRODUCTION

Hello, and thank you for viewing this FAQ. This FAQ was created for the game 
Inuyasha: A Feudal Fairy Tale, and it a character guide for Shippo. In this 
FAQ, you will learn how to use and control the character Shippo, and you will 
also learn a little bit about him.

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2. VERSION HISTORY

1.0 - Version 1.0 was basically the first and last version of the Shippo 
      Character FAQ. It was the first version uploaded to an online website.
      Size: 9.3 KB

1.1 - Version 1.1 was created to tie up any loose-ends in the FAQ. This was 
      for the purpose of showing colleges my best work during the college 
      application process. Section 1, "Introduction," was completely redone. 
      Section 2, previously titled "Additional Copyright," was removed, and 
      replaced with "Version History." Section 2 was updated. Sections 8 and 
      9, titled "Closing" and "Credits" respectively, were merged and updated.
      Sections 10 and 11, "Copyright Information" and "Contact Info" were 
      added and updated. Spacing was redone between and within sections for a 
      cleaner appearance.
      Size: 10.2 KB

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3. WHO IS SHIPPO?

You may be asking yourself this question right now.  Who exactly is Shippo?  
Well, I'm about to tell you right now.  Shippo is a small Fox Demon, who met 
Inuyasha and Kagome during their journey.  Despite his small size, he was a 
big help.  Because he is fast, a quick-attacker, and quite nosey, he's 
actually quite useful along the journey.  Now he and his friends continue 
their quest to obtain all the pieces of the Sacred Jewel.

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4. MOVE KEY

Well, since I am sort of lazy, I decided to use abbreviations for the control 
button needed for the moves I list.

U=Up
D=Down
B=Back
F=Forward
T=Triangle
S=Square
C=Circle
+=And (Plus another button)
W=Weak Attack
S=Strong Attack
SA=Special Attack
X=Counter (X)
FD=Forward Dash (R1)
BD=Back Dash (L1)
SP=Switch Places With Your Partner (L2)
DA=Double Attack (R2)
*=Jewel Shard Move

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5. USING SHIPPO

Now, here's the section of my FAQ where I tell you how to use Shippo.  
Although he is very small, Shippo is a master at dodging attacks.  The other 
players cannot touch him with move of their attacks because Shippo is about 
1/4 their size!  You can go up close to your opponents and use the Multiply 
Spell, or attack from afar and use the Fire Bomb.  You can confuse the 
opponent by using Transformation, and them off with Shippo's almighty 
Illusory Top.

Like I said earlier, Shippo is hard to attack because of his height.  Most 
of your opponents can attack him with their normal attacks unless he jumps.  
Although Shippo has weak attacks, you can use his height to your advantage.  
Stay far away from your opponent because most of their long range attacks 
can't touch him.  Use your long range attacks to get rid of most of their 
health.  If you want to use close ranged attacks, be careful, because it's 
easier to hit Shippo at close range.  Do quick charges toward your opponents, 
and continually use combo attacks.  By doing so, you can beat most everyone 
with this little 
demon.

Shippo can snatch his opponent's Jewel Shards with his Fox Fire attack.  The 
Fox Fire attack is close range, so don't try it from a distance.  Although 
this attack isn't very strong, it can take multiple Jewel Shards from your 
opponent with one usage.  Use this to your advantage to gain power, and 
you'll be unstoppable.

That's about all you need to know to master Shippo.  Now, on to the next 
section of Shippo's FAQ.

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6. SHIPPO'S SKILL/MOVE LIST

Now, here I will tell you how to use each of Shippo's attacks.  Most of them 
are tricky, so be sure to practice them a lot.

Weak Attack – W(T): Shippo continues combo moves against the opponent.  This 
attack is quick, but weak.

Strong Attack - S(C): Shippo continues stronger, but slower combo moves 
against the opponent.

Multiply Spell – S: Shippo will multiply into three, and attack the opponent.

Fire Bombs (Firecrackers) – U+B: Shippo tosses a firecracker at the opponent, 
burning them and taking out health.  This attack will only work if Shippo is 
in midair, so be sure to do so.

Transformation – D+S: Shippo will transform, and mimic his opponent's looks.

*Fox Fire* - Shippo engulfs himself in flames.  This attack can be used to 
snatch Jewel Shards from the opponent.

Illusory Top (SA) – F+F+S: This is Shippo's Special Attack.  He will hurl a 
huge spinning top at the opponent, dealing massive damage.

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7. IN-DEPTH MOVE LIST

Many of you may not know what I mean about the attacks in the move list, so 
this section of the FAQ will tell you more about each move.  This excludes 
the strong and weak attack combo moves.  Be sure to try out these moves, 
and master them so you can be sure you'll wipe out the competition with 
this small fox demon.

MULTIPLY SPELL is a medium ranged move.  This move allows Shippo to 
multiply into 3.  All 3 of him will then charge at the opponent, dealing 
damage based on when the attacked landed (at the beginning, in the middle of 
the attack, etc.)  This attack is quick, and can be used to knock 
opponents off guard, or take out a bunch of health.

FIRE BOMBS, also known as FIRECRACKERS, is a long ranged move.  In this move, 
Shippo leaps into the air, tossing several firecrackers towards the 
opponent.  Once landed, the firecracker explodes, severely damaging the 
opponent's health (and skin!)  You must be sure Shippo jump when he 
uses this move, because if he doesn't you won't use the attack you 
were planning to.

TRANSFORMATION allows Shippo to mimic the opponent's looks and moves
(example: if your opponent is Kagome, Shippo will transform into 
Kagome, mimicing all of her looks and attacks). It can 
easily be stopped by attacking Shippo with a Special Attack.

FOX FIRE is a close-ranged attack.  This move completely surrounds 
Shippo in flames.  When close to an opponent, even a 
single attack with this move can knock multiple Jewel Shards out of the 
opponent's possession.  Once the jewel shards are obtained, 
Shippo's attacks will become more powerful.  This attack 
is very useful to gain power, especially against tough opponents, 
such as Naraku, or Kikyo.

ILLUSORY TOP is Shippo's Special Attack.  When you use this attack, Shippo 
will shoot a large spinning top at the opponent.  Once landed, the top will 
strike the opponent multiple times, making a decent combo hit, and dealing 
massive damage to the opponent's health.  When using this attack, 
Shippo's special attack meter will go down, so be sure you are using 
this attack at the right time.

You are almost done reading this FAQ.  Just a few sections to go!

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8. CLOSING

Thank you for taking the time to view this Character FAQ.  I wrote it with 
intention of helping people learn how to use the character Shippo.

Credit is given as follows...

First off, credits to Bandai for creating the game, Inuyasha: A Feudal Fairy 
Tale. I quite enjoyed the game, and it spawned the creation of this FAQ.

GameFAQs for being the first website to upload this guide online. A further 
thanks to CJayC and Sailor Bacon (now commonly referred to as SBAllen) for 
accepting this Walkthrough to the website.

Thanks to my sister for letting me play this game, as it was her game in the 
first place.

Lastly, thanks to you for taking the time to read this FAQ. If it helped you 
at all, it has served its purpose.

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9. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

This FAQ is Copyright 2006 Ryan Lim.  It is not, under any 
circumstances, to be duplicated in any way.

The following websites have automatic permission to use this FAQ.  Even if 
they do not post this FAQ on their website, they still have my permission to 
do so.  If a website doesn't appear on this list, they should not have this 
FAQ.  

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NeoSeeker (http://www.neoseeker.com)
Super Cheats (http://www.supercheats.com)

If a website not listed here contains this FAQ, it should be reported 
immediately.  Instances such as this are considered plagiarism, and therefore 
a violation of copyright.  If these instances are found, please contact me 
as soon as possible.

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10. CONTACT INFO

If you need to contact me for any reason, whether it be to point out errors 
made in the Walkthrough, to make comments on the guide, or to report any 
violations of Copyright, please contact me at ryanlimwalkthroughs@yahoo.com 
and I will get it taken care of as soon as possible.