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- Changes since last version:
- -added 1 missing special move.
- -clarified the "dodge" move.
- -added new 2nd wind desperations.
- -minor word allignment change.
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- I. THE STORY
-
- Generations have believed in the Chinese myth known as Dark
- Legend which took place sometime in the 11th or 12th century,
- during a time of complete anarchy. Power-hungry Warlords
- rebelled against the kingdom's rigid order.
-
- To regain control of his kingdom, the emperor devised a cunning
- plan. He prepared the ultimate conquest for his most ambitious
- rivals, a challenge no Warlord could resist. The rewards would
- be unimaginable: the victor would be endowed with incredible
- abilities and ultimate power, as well as wealth beyond belief.
- The triumph would be absolute, as to lose is to die. Thousands
- of fearless warriors, each possesing special fighting powers,
- would come to battle.
-
- The Dark Legend....
- Are you strong and wise enough to triumph in this ultimate
- challenge?
-
-
- II. Control Summary
-
- All moves are listed when character is facing right.
-
-
- Jump
- Leap away Leap forward
- 7 8 9
- \ | /
- Move away/Block/Dodge 4 -- N -- 6 Walk forward
- / | \
- 1 2 3
- Defensive crouch Offensive crouch
- Crouch
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-
- X - Jab Punch A - Short Kick
- Y - Strong Punch B - Forward Kick
- Z - Fierce Punch C - Roundhouse Kick
-
- Move symbols:
-
- + = a simultaneous button press.
-
- _ = hold the previous direction for about 1 second.
-
- W = you need to have your weapon to execute
-
- w/o = this move can only be performed without your weapon.
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- air = this move can only be performed during a jump.
-
- near = you must be within throwing range to execute this.
-
- 2nd = these desperation moves can only be done after YOU
- have lost a round.
-
- The desperation moves can only be performed when your health
- bar is less than 5% (less than 1 inch)
-
-
- III. Common Moves
-
- run forward - 6,6
- run backwards/leap away - 4,4
- projectile step - 2 (when above the fireball)
- Short jump - 7, 8 or 9 then 1, 2 or 3
- you cannot attack while short jumping.
- Taunt - X + A
- Fake dizzy - Y + B
- Throw weapon - Z + C (only certain fighters)
- Wall leap - 6 + any button (only certain fighters)
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-
- IV. Individual Fighter's Special Moves
-
- Shi Jin
- A master in the Martial Arts with a dragon tatoo on his back.
- He was brought up like a tender plant and is inexperienced in
- the ways of the world. He is a mighty fighter using a sword.
-
- Flying Serpent Missile - 2 3 6 + X, Y or Z
- Flaming Serpent Sword - 6 2 3 + X, Y or Z (W)
- Knee Kick - 2 8 + A, B or C
- Dashing Serpent Punch - 2 1 4 + X, Y or Z (w/o)
- (tap twice for an extra uppercut)
-
- Desperation:
- Rising Dragon - 6 4 1 2 3 6 + X, Y or Z (W)
- Berserker Rage - 6 3 2 1 4 6 3 2 1 4 + Z (2nd)(w/o)
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-
- Lin Chong
- A master of Stick Fighting, he has a cruel past. Acts of
- betrayal and the death of his wife weigh heavily on his mind.
-
- Savage Panther Claw - 2 3 6 + X, Y or Z
- Invincible Rapid Fire - X, Y or Z repeatedly (W)
- Typhoon Spear - 6 3 2 1 4 + X, Y or Z
- Cartwheel kick - 6 2 3 + A, B or C (W)
-
- Desperation:
- Spaz attack - 6 3 2 1 4 + A, B or C (W)
- Berserker Rage - 6 3 2 1 4 6 3 2 1 4 + Z (2nd)(w/o)
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- Hu San Niang
- A master female fighter who uses two swords. Her movements
- can be quick, sharp and deadly but she tends to take pity upon
- those who are weak and miserable. She likes to stay in the
- Liangshan Song Jiang since there are many brave men there.
-
- Flaming Jasmine Wave - 2 3 6 + X, Y or Z
- Samsara Kick - 2 3 6 + A, B or C
- Typhoon Slasher - 6 2 3 + X, Y or Z (W)
- Mid-Air Throw - 4 + Z (air)
-
- Desperation:
- Vacuum Jasmine Wave - 2 3 6 + A, B or C (W)(air)
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-
- Dai Zong
- Thoughtful to his friends, this master fighter moves quickly
- and has the ability to "Majestic Teleport." His special
- ability allows him to jet "KI (Spiritual Air)."
-
- Flaming Ki punch - 4 1 2 3 6 + X, Y or Z
- Ki bomb - 2 3 6 + X, Y or Z (up to 5x) (air)
- Teleport and attack - 6 2 3 + X, Y or Z
- Mid-Air throw - 4 + Z (air)
-
- Teleports: - 2 1 4 + any button (see below)
- above in front - X
- above behind - Y
- in front near - Z
- behind near - any 2 punch buttons
- away - A
- fake (no change) - B
- ahead - C
- above (same location) - any 2 kick buttons
-
- Desperation:
- Super Ki Beam - 6 3 2 1 4 1 2 3 6 + Z (W)(2nd)
- Shadow charge - 2 3 6 + A, B or C (w/o)
-
-
- Li Kui
- This dark giant throws two huge axes and is reckless, rash
- and extremely dangerous. His attack is as powerful as it is
- destructive.
-
- Mandarin Earth Splitter- 2 1 4 + X, Y or Z
- Scorching Breath - 6 2 3 + X, Y or Z
- Black Death Blizzard - 4 1 2 3 6 + X, Y or Z (W)
- Drop Kick - 2 3 6 + A, B or C (w/o)(air)
-
- Desperation:
- Mandarin Death Chop - 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 + X, Y or Z (W)
- Atomic Earth Splitter - 2 1 4 1 2 3 6 + Z (w/o)(2nd)
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-
- Lu Zhi Shen
- A master with the heavy sword, he likes Japanese Sake almost
- as much as violence. Along with his various special tricks,
- he also takes advantage with the length of his sword.
-
- Flying Shadow Fist - 1 _ 6 + X, Y or Z (W)
- Manchurian Fang - 4 1 2 3 6 + X, Y or Z
- Silkworm Slash - 6 4 6 + X, Y or Z (air)(W)
- Freeze Ball (High) - 2 1 4 + X, Y or Z (w/o)
- Freeze Ball (Low) - 2 1 4 + A, B or C (w/o)
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- Desperation:
- Super Earth Scorcher - 4 6 3 2 1 4 + X, Y or Z
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-
- Gong Shun Sheng
- Through his Taoist training, he has the ability to make winds
- and thunderbolts do his bidding. He is clumsy but extremely
- likeable.
-
- Earth Scorcher - 2 3 6 + A, B, C, X, Y, or Z
- Meteor Strike - 6 4 6 + X, Y or Z
- Horrifying Hellraiser - 4 _ 6 + X, Y, Z, A, B or C (W)
- Mongolian Bear Hug - 4 3 2 1 4 1 2 + X, Y or Z (near)
-
- Desperation:
- Super Meteor Strike - 2 3 6 + X, Y or Z (air)(w/o)
- Pinball bounce - 2 1 4 2 1 4 + Z (W)(2nd)
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-
- Wu Song
- He is so dynamic that he can kill a huge tiger with his bare
- hands. His special tricks include hitting with two sticks and
- a superb throw. However he is not a bad guy. He posseses a
- special repeat attack combining hits and throws.
-
- Shredding Talon - 2 1 4 + A, B or C
- Crushing Tiger Claw - 6 2 3 + X, Y or Z (W)
- Doomsday Dragon - full circle + X, Y or Z (near)(W)
- Pile Driver - full circle + X, Y or Z (near)(w/o)
- Rushing Dragon - 2 1 4 + X, Y or Z (up to 3x) (w/o)
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- Desperation:
- Tiger Drill - 6 2 3 + X, Y or Z (w/o)
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-
- Ruan Xiao Er
- Although older than his two brothers Ruan Xiao Wu and Ruan
- Xiao Qi, his physical strength is weaker. Even though he
- can be pleasant and well-mannered, he is equally adept at
- psychological tactics and gambling.
-
- Shao Lin Slash & Burn - 4 _ 6 + X, Y or Z
- Skull Crusher - 2 8 + X, Y or Z (W)
- Water Torture - 4 1 2 3 6 + A, B or C (W)
- Hold the A, B or C button.
- Use 6 or 4 to move water back and forth,
- the X, Y, Z button attacks.
- You can also do the Skull Crusher move.
- Shao Lin Crescent - 6 2 3 + A, B or C
- Water Summoning - A + B + C (hold) (w/o)
-
- Desperation:
- Tsunami Strike - 2 1 4 6 + X, Y or Z (W)
- Phoenix Rush - 2 3 6 3 2 1 4 1 2 3 6 + Z (2nd)(w/o)
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-
- Ruan Xiao Wu
- The off-beat brother in the Ruan Xiao clan. He dresses funny,
- is selfish, and looks like a mutant with a water whip. He
- uses frogs and fishes as weapons to keep opponents at bay
- along with the water whip. Each of his attacks are very wild
- and powerful.
-
- Nunchaku Rage - X, Y or Z repeatedly (W)
- Punishing One-Two - 2 3 6 + X, Y or Z
- Brilliant Storm - 1 2 3 2 1 + A, B or C
- Phantom Cyclone Stinger- 6 3 2 1 4 + X, Y or Z
- Mirage Roll - 6 4 1 2 3 6 + A, B or C
-
- Desperation:
- Brilliant Storm Drop - 2 1 4 6 + A, B or C (W)
- Rising Phoenix - 6 2 3 6 2 3 + Z (2nd)(w/o)
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-
- Ruan Xiao Qi
- The youngest of the Ruan Xiao brothers. He is a muscular guy
- with an attitude. His attacks are quick and repetitive using
- the nunchuks.
-
- Nunchaku Rage - Press X, Y or Z repeatedly (W)
- Shao Lin Slash & Burn - 4 _ 6 + X, Y or Z
- Phantom Cyclone Stinger- 6 3 2 1 4 + X, Y or Z
- Shao Lin Crescent - 6 2 3 + A, B or C
- Mirage Roll - 6 4 1 2 3 6 + A, B or C
- Triple-Leg Deathtrap - 2 1 4 + A, B or C (w/o)
-
- Desperation:
- Thunderstorm Arc - 2 3 6 2 3 6 + X, Y or Z
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-
- Chao Gai (only on 2 players Vs mode)
- He is the second king of the Liangshan Song Jiang and is the
- reason why many fighters have gathered here. He is known as
- the "ugly king", not only because of his personality, but
- because of the fact he was shot on the face by a poison arrow
- during a battle to the death. Legend has it that he returned
- from the dead - no one knows how, except himself.
-
- Before Transformation:
- Blowing Fire - 2 3 6 + X, Y or Z
- Dashing Kick - 2 1 4 + A, B or C
- Blowing His Miniatures - 2 1 4 + X, Y or Z
- Transform - When you lose a round, hold the X Y Z
- to transform.
-
- After Transformation:
- Dashing Kick - 2 1 4 + A, B or C
- Upwards Arrows - 6 2 3 + X, Y or Z
- Harden Body and Repel - 4 1 2 3 6 + any 2 kick buttons.
-
- Desperation:
- Dark Ki Beam - 6 3 2 1 4 6 + X, Y or Z (on demon form)
-
-
- V. Gameplay Notes
-
- a. The weapon gauge
- Located at the bottom of the screen this gauge measures your
- weapon strength. It decreases everytime you block with your
- weapon or if you attack a blocking weapon (more damage to
- blocker). When the gauge is empty, your weapon is destroyed
- in an explosion that leaves your player dizzy.
- You can also voluntarily empty the gauge by throwing your
- weapon which instantly dizzies your enemy if hit.
- (Note: You'll be weaponless for the rest of the match.)
-
- People with bodyguards (like Gong Shun Sheng) will also lose
- their bodyguards if this bar reaches 0. But on the up side,
- their bar recharges over time.
-
-
- b. Power Attacks
- These hits will send your enemy flying through the air, leaving
- them vulnerable to juggle combos.
- The main ones are; (some people might have different buttons)
- Jumping in - Fierce Punch
- Standing - Roundhouse Kick
- These will allow you to create your own impressive combos.
-
- For an example with Dai Zhong;
- Jumping in deep roundhouse,
- standing strong -> fierce teleport and attack.
- jump -> mid air throw.
- This will definitely wow any SF or MK fan out there!
-
-
- c. Dodge
- When you jump near your opponent while pressing defense,
- you will automatically dodge any regular attack the
- opponent made. (You'll still be hit, if you try to attack)
- This move is definitely a great counter to big cheezers.
- No more fireball -> low roundhouse trap again!
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- VI. FAQ's most wanted addition;
-
- Most of the desperation moves are found, any additions will
- be appreciated.
-
- Also, check the shot of the option screen in the manual. It
- presents more options than the one I have (ie. Blood, Weapon?)
- Anyone noticed?
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- VII. Credits
-
- This FAQ is created by Hans A. (FrostByt@ix.netcom.com)
- please E-Mail any additions or comments.
-
- Also thanks to; The Allmighty Cain (Jaso1670@mars.rowan.edu)
- Dave (Eclipz@msn.com)
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