The King of Fighters '96/Moves

Basic Moves

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Basic Attacks

Weak Punch Weak Kick Strong Punch Strong Kick

Special Inputs

Reverse Evade + Evade + Power Attack + Dash Back Step Charge Power (hold) ++ Team Assist (during Dizzy or caught in Grab) +++ Taunt + Super Jump + or or Throw Escape (when thrown) + Sidestep (for Daimon or Clark) ++ Desperation Charge Power or Red Life Super Desperation Charge Power & Red Life

Hero Team

Kyo Kusanagi

Throws

Hatsugane (close) or + Issetsu Seoi Nage (close) or +

Special Moves

114 Shiki: Aragami + ├►128 Shiki: Kono Kizu + └►127 Shiki: Yano Sabi +  ├►Ge Shiki: Migiri Ugachi (from 128 Shiki Kono Kizu or 127 Shiki Yano Sabi)  └►125 Shiki: Nanase (from 128 Shiki Kono Kizu or 127 Shiki Yano Sabi)

Special Moves

115 Shiki: Dokugami + └►401 Shiki: Tsumi Yomi +  └►402 Shiki: Batsu Yomi + 100 Shiki: Oni Yaki + 910 Shiki Nue Tumi +  └►Arashin (Mid Hit)  └►Ge-Shiki Migiri Ugachi (Low Hit) 75 Shiki: Kai + • 202 Shiki: Kototsuki You + R.E.D Kick +

Desperation Moves

Ura 108 Shiki: Orochinagi + (hold)

Benimaru Nikaido

Throws

Catch and Shoot (close) or + Front Suplex (close) or + Spinning Knee Drop (close) or + or

Special Moves

Raijin Ken + Benimaru Coleda (close)+

Special Moves

Iai Geri + └►Handou San Dan Geri + Shinku Katategoma + Super Inazuma Kick +

Desperation Moves

Raikou Ken +

Goro Daimon

Throws

Juuji Shime (close) or + Tsukami Tatakitsuke (almost close) or + Send-Off Foot Sweep (close) or +

Special Move

Jirai Shin + or (fake) +

Special Move

Tenchi Gaeshi (close) + Kumo Tsukami Nage (close) + Kiri Kabu Gaeshi (close) + Chou Ukemi + Chou Ousoto Gari (close) +

Desperation Moves

Jigoku Gokuraku Otoshi (close) +

Fatal Fury Team

Terry Bogard

Throws

Grasping Upper (close) or + Buster Throw (close) or +

Special Moves

Power Wave + Burn Knuckle +

Special Moves

Rising Tackle + Crack Shoot + Power Dunk +

Desperation Moves

Power Geyser +

Andy Bogard

Throws

Gourin Kai (close) or + Kakaekomi Nage (close) or +

Special Moves

Shoryuu Dan + Hishou Ken + Zan Ei Ken + • +

Special Moves

Geki Heki Haisai Shou (close) + Ku Ha Dan + Gen'ei Shiranui + ├►Shimo Agito └►Uwa Agito

Desperation Moves

Chou Reppa Dan +

Joe Higashi

Throws

Leg Throw (close) or + Hiza Jigoku (close) or +

Special Moves

Bakuretsu Ken └►Bakuretsu Finish +

Special Moves

Hurricane Upper + Tiger Kick + Slash Kick + Ougon no Kakato +

Desperation Moves

Screw Upper +

Art of Fighting Team

Ryo Sakazaki

Throws

Tani Otoshi (close) or + Tomoe Nage (close) or +

Special Moves

Ko Ou Ken + Kohou +

Special Moves

Kyokugen Ryu Ranbu Ken (close) + Hien Shippu Kyaku +

Desperation Moves

Haoh Shoukou Ken + Ryuuko Ranbu +

Robert Garcia

Throws

Ryuuchou Kyaku (close) or + Kubikiri Nage (close) or +

Special Moves

Ryuu Geki Ken + Ryuuga +

Special Moves

Kyokugen Ryu Ranbu Kyaku (close) + Hien Shippu Kyaku + Hien Ryuu Jin Kyaku +

Desperation Moves

Haoh Shoukou Ken + Ryuuko Ranbu +

Yuri Sakazaki

Name		Input
Tsubame Otoshi (Air Throw)	(oror)+	(or)
Ko Ou Ken	+
Kuu Ga	+
__Ura Kuu Ga	+	(after performing Kuu Ga with )
Hien Senpuu Ken	+
Kyaku Retsu Binta	+	(the version has to be done close)
Hien Senpuu Kyaku	+
Rai Koh Ken	+
Desperation Move Haoh Shokoh Ken	+
Desperation Move Hien Houou Kyaku	+

New Ikari Team

Leona Heidern

Name		Input
Heidern Inferno (Air Throw)	(close)(oror)+	(or)
Balilc Launcher	+
Moon Slasher	+
Grand Sabre	+
__Gliding Buster	+	(after performing Grand Sabre with )
X-Calibur	+
Desperation Move V Slasher	+

Ralf Jones

Name		Input
Vulcan Punch		(hold forward to move slowly)
Gatling Attack	+
Kyukoka Bakudan Punch	+
Kuuchuu Kyukoka Bakudan Punch	+
Ralf Kick	+
Super Argentine Back Breaker	(close)+
Desperation Move Bari Bari Vulcan Punch	+
Super Desperation Move Umanori Vulcan Punch	+

Clark Still

Name		Input
Death Lake Drive (Air Throw)	(close)(oror)+	(or)
Vulcan Punch		(hold forward to move slowly)
Napalm Stretch	+	(use against airborne opponents)
Rolling Cradler	+
Frankensteiner	+
Super Argentine Backbreaker	(close)+
__Flashing Elbow	+	(after any special throw)
Desperation Move Ultra Argentine Back Breaker	(close)+

Psycho Soldier Team

Athena Asamiya

Name		Input
Psychic Shoot (Air Throw)	(oror)+	(or)
Psycho Ball Attack	+
Phoenix Arrow	+
Psycho Sword	+
Psycho Teleport	+
Psycho Reflector	+
Desperation Move Shining Crystal Bit	+	( to cancel)
__Crystal Shoot	+	(during Shining Crystal Bit)

Sie Kensou

Name		Input
Chou Kyuu Dan	+
Ryuu Ren Ga Chi Ryuu	+
Ryuu Ren Ga Ten Ryuu	+
Ryuu Gaku Sai	+
Ryuu Sou Geki	+
Desperation Move Shin Ryuu Seiou Rekkyaku	+
Desperation Move Shin Ryuu Tenbu Kyaku	+

Chin Gentsai

Name		Input
Suikan Kan Ou	+	( to cancel)
__Chou Shuu Riku Gyo	+	(during Suikan Kan Ou)
__Kaiten Teki Kuu Totsu Ken follow-up	+	(during Suikan Kan Ou)
Bogetsu Sui	+	(hold forward or backward to move slowly) ( to cancel)
__Ryuu Ja Hanhou	+	(during Bugetsu Sui)
__Rigyo Hanhou	+	(during Bugetsu Sui)
__Kaiten Teki Kuu Totsu Ken follow-up	+	(during Bugetsu Sui)
Hyoutan Geki	+
Ryuu Rin Hou Rai	+
Kaiten Teki Kuu Totsu Ken	+
Desperation Move Gou Ran Enpou	+

New Women Fighters Team

Kasumi Todoh

Name		Input
Kasane Ate	+
Shiro Yamado	+
Messhin Mutho	+	(counters overhead attacks)
Sassho Inshuu	+	(counters low attacks)
Tatsumaki Souda	(close)+
Desperation Move Chou Kasane Ate	+	(hold to delay attack)

Mai Shiranui

Name		Input
Yume Zakura (Air Throw)	(close)(oror)+	(or)
Ka Cho Sen	+
Ryu En Bu	+
Hisho Ryu En Jin	+
Chijou Musasabi no Mai	+	(hold button to dive once you hit the wall) Quickly hold before pressing to jump forward instead of backward.
Kuuchuu Musasabi no Mai	+
Hissatsu Shinobibachi	+
Desperation Move Cho Hissatsu Shinobibachi	+

King

Name		Input
Surprise Rose	+
Venom Strike	+
Double Strike	+
Trap Shot	+
Tornado Kick	+
Mirage Kick	+
Desperation Move Illusion dance	+

Kim Team

Kim Kaphwan

Name		Input
Kuu Sa Jin	+
Han Getsu Zan	+
Hishou Kyaku	+
Ryuusei Raku	+
Hi En Zan	+
Desperation Move Houou Kyaku	+

Chang Koehan

Name		Input
Tekkyu Dai Kaiten		(hold forward or backward to move slowly) ( to cancel)
Tekkyu Funsai Geki	+
Tekkyu Hi En Zan	+
Dai Hakai Nage	(close)+
Desperation Move Tekkyu Dai Bou Sou	+

Choi Bounge

Name		Input
Kaiten Hi En Zan	+
Tatsumaki Shipuu Zan	+
Hishou Kyaku	+
Senpuu Hi En Zan	+
Hishou Kuu Retsu Zan	+	(hold button to dive once you hit the wall) Perform with to jump forward instead of backward.
__Houkou Ten Kan	any direction +	any Button (during Senpuu Hi En Shitotsu or Hishou Kuu Retsu Zan)
Desperation Move Shin! Chouzetsu Tatsumaki Shinkuu Zan	+	(hold forward or backward to move slowly)

Yagami Team

Iori Yagami

Name		Input
108 Shiki Yami Barai	+
100 Shiki Oni Yaki	+
212 Shiki Koto Tsuki In	+
127 Aoi Hana	+	(can be linked together up to 3 times)
Kuzu Kaze	(close)+
Desperation Move Kin 1201 Shiki Ya Otome	+

Mature

Name		Input
Death Row	+	(can be linked together up to 3 times)
Despair	+
Decider	+
Metal Massacre	+
Desperation Move Heaven's Gate	+

Vice

Name		Input
Outrage/Ravenous	+
Decider	+
Gore Fest	(close)+
Desperation Move Negative Gain	(close)+

Boss Team

Geese Howard

Name		Input
Reppuken	+
Double Reppuken	+
Shippuu Ken	+
Hishou Nichirin Zan	+
Ja'ei Ken	+
Atemi Nage/Atemi Uchi (counter move)	+	(use to counter overhead attacks and for mid attacks. Neither can counter low attacks.)
Desperation Move Raging Storm	+

Wolfgang Krauser

Name		Input
High Blitz Ball	+
Low Blitz Ball	+
Leg Tomohawk	+
Lift Up Blow	(close)+
Kaiser Duel Sobat	+
Kaiser Kick	+
Desperation Move Kaiser Wave	+

Mr. Big

Name		Input
Drum Shot
Ground Blaster	+
California Romance	+
Cross Diving	+
Spinning Lancer	+
Desperation Move Blaster Wave	+

Bosses

Chizuru Kagura

Name		Input
100 Katso Tenjin no Kotowari	+
212 Katsu Shinsoku no Noroti	+	any Button Light buttons will make her clone attack, while heavy buttons will make herself attack. Whichever one is sent will do a different attack depending on if you pressed either or . Press the button again before she automatically attacks to attack earlier.
__212 Katsu Shinsoku no Noroti Ten Zui	+	any Button (during 212 Katsu Shinsoku no Noroti) Depending on if you started 212 Katsu Shinsoku no Noroti with or , you press the corresponding light or heavy button to do one of two attacks. Regardless of what you started 212 Katsu Shinsoku no Noroti with, doing this attack will make you attack instead of your clone.
108 Katsu Tamayura no Shitsune	+
Desperation Move Ichimen Ikatsu San Rai no Fui Jin	+	(will seal the opponents special moves for a short time)
Desperation Move Ichimen 85 Katsu Reigi no Ishizue	+

Goenitz

Name		Input
Yonokaze	+	any Button
Hyouga	+
Wanpyou Tokobuse	+
Wanpyou Mametsu	+
Desperation Move Yamidoukoku	(close)+
Desperation Move Shinyaotome - Mizuchi	+
Super Desperation Move Shinyaotome - Jissoukoku (Only when lifebar is flashing and power is MAX)	+