The King of Fighters '98/Moves (special characters)

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This page only contains the secret characters and alternative character versions of KOF '98. The movelists for the normal characters can be found here.

Contents

[edit] Basic Moves

Both Modes

Image:Arcade-NeoGeo-A.png weak Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png (indicated as Image:Arcade-Button-APunch.png)
Image:Arcade-NeoGeo-B.png weak Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png (indicated as Image:Arcade-Button-BKick.png)
Image:Arcade-NeoGeo-C.png strong Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png (indicated as Image:Arcade-Button-CPunch.png)
Image:Arcade-NeoGeo-D.png strong Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png (indicated as Image:Arcade-Button-DKick.png)
Image:Arcade-Button-CPunch.png+Image:Arcade-Button-DKick.png Heavy Attack
Image:Arcade-Button-APunch.png+Image:Arcade-Button-BKick.png (when landing) Down Evade
(close)Image:Arcade-Stick-Left.png or Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.png+Image:Arcade-Button-CPunch.png or Image:Arcade-Button-DKick.png Throw / Grab
while dizzy or in grab Image:Arcade-Button-APunch.png+Image:Arcade-Button-BKick.png+Image:Arcade-Button-CPunch.png+Image:Arcade-Button-DKick.png Team Assistance
(a teammate must be undefeated and visible on screen, click here for more information)
Image:Arcade-Button-Start.png Taunt
Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Right.png Dash Forward
Image:Arcade-Stick-Left.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Left.png Backstep

Advanced Mode

Image:Arcade-Button-APunch.png+Image:Arcade-Button-BKick.png Forward Emergency Evade
Image:Arcade-Stick-Left.png+Image:Arcade-Button-APunch.png+Image:Arcade-Button-BKick.png BAckward Emergency Evade
(block)Image:Arcade-Button-APunch.png+Image:Arcade-Button-BKick.png Guard Cancel Emergency Evade (consumes 1 POW Bar)
(block)Image:Arcade-Button-CPunch.png+Image:Arcade-Button-DKick.png Guard Reversal (consumes 1 POW Bar)
Image:Arcade-Button-APunch.png+Image:Arcade-Button-BKick.png (when thrown) Throw Escape
Image:Arcade-Button-APunch.png+Image:Arcade-Button-BKick.png+Image:Arcade-Button-CPunch.png Activate POWer Gauge (consumes 1 POW Bar)
tap Image:Arcade-Stick-Down.png, then Image:Arcade-Stick-Up.png or Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Right.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Up.png Big Jump
  • the first Character can accumulate 3 POW Bars, the second 4 and the third up to 5 POW Bars
  • Performing a Desperation Move consumes one POW Bar
  • activating the POWer Gauge will increase inflicted damage
  • activating POWer Gauge will turn any Desperation Move into a Super Desperation Move

Extra Mode

Image:Arcade-Button-APunch.png+Image:Arcade-Button-BKick.png Attack Evade
any Button (during Attack Evade) __Counter Attack
(block)Image:Arcade-Button-APunch.png+Image:Arcade-Button-BKick.png Guard Cancel Emergency Evade (decreases POW Gauge)
(block)Image:Arcade-Button-CPunch.png+Image:Arcade-Button-DKick.png Guard Reversal (decreases POW Gauge)
(hold)Image:Arcade-Button-APunch.png+Image:Arcade-Button-BKick.png+Image:Arcade-Button-CPunch.png Power Build
hold Image:Arcade-Stick-Down.png, thenImage:Arcade-Stick-Up.png Big Jump
  • When POWer Gauge is full, inflicted damage is increased
  • Desperation Moves can be performed when lifebar is flashing (20% or less) or when POWer Gaugeis full.
  • When Lifebar is flashing (20% or less) and POWer Gauge is full, any Desperation Move becomes a Super Desperation Move
  • If both players are in Extra Mode, taunting will lower opponents POWer Gauge


[edit] Orochi Team

[edit] Orochi Yashiro

Name Input
Saku Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Bu Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Kujiku Daichi Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Niragu Daichi (close)Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Odoru Daichi Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Musebu Daichi (close)Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcb.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Hoeru Daichi
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png(hold to power up)
Desperation Move
Araburu Daichi
(close)Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Ankoku Jigoku Gokuraku Otoshi
(close)Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcb.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png

[edit] Orochi Shermie

Name Input
Kourai Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Mugetsu no Raiun Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ any button
Yatanagi no Muchi Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Shajitsu no Odori Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Raijin no Tsue Image:Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Ankoku Raiko Ken
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Shukumei, Genei, Shinshi
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png

[edit] Orochi Chris

Name Input
Muyou no Ono Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Jukei no Oni Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Setsudan no Koto Image:Arcade-Stick-DR.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Taiyou o Iru Honoo Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Kagami o Hofuru Honoo Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Tsuki o Tsumu Honoo Image:Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Shishi o Kamu Honoo (close)Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Daichi o Harau Gouka
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Ankoku Orochi Nagi
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcb.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png

[edit] KoF '94 Art of Fighting Team

[edit] '94 Ryo Sakazaki

Name Input
Hyochuu Wari Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Ko Ou Ken Image:Arcade-Modifier-(Air).pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Ko Hou Image:Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Zan Retsu Ken Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Left.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Hien Shippu Kyaku Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Haoh Shokoh Ken
Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Ryuuko Ranbu
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png

[edit] '94 Robert Garcia

Name Input
Ryuu Han Shuu Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Kou Ryuu Go Kya Geri Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Ryuu Geki Ken Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Ryuu Ga Image:Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Genei Kyaku Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Left.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Hien Shippu Kyaku Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Hien Ryuu Jin Kyaku Image:Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Hoah Shoko Ken
Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Ryuuko Ranbu
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png

[edit] '94 Yuri Sakazaki

Name Input
Tsubame Otoshi Image:Arcade-Modifier-Air.png(Image:Arcade-Stick-Left.pngorImage:Arcade-Stick-Right.pngorImage:Arcade-Stick-Down.png)+ (Image:Arcade-Button-CPunch.pngorImage:Arcade-Button-DKick.png)(Air Throw)
En Yuku Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Ko Ou Ken Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Rai Koh Ken Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Sai Ha Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Hyaku Retsu Binta Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Haoh Shokoh Ken
Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Hien Houou Kyaku
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Mekki Zan Kuu Ga
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png

[edit] Alternate Character Versions

[edit] Omega Rugal

Name Input
Double Tomahawk Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Gravity Smash Image:Arcade-Modifier-(Air).pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Dark Barrier Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Dark Genocide Image:Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Vanishing Rush Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Gigatech Pressure
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Destruction Omega
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Rugal Execution
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png

[edit] '95 Kyo Kusanagi

Name Input
Ge Shiki Gou Fu You Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Ge shiki Naraku Otoshi Image:Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Down.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
88 Shiki Image:Arcade-Stick-DR.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-DKick.png
108 Shiki Yami Barai Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
100 Shiki Oni Yaki Image:Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
101 Shiki Oboro Guruma Image:Arcade-Stick-RDp.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
202 Shiki Koto Tsuki You Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
75 Shiki Kai Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png ,then Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Ura 108 Shiki Orochi Nagi
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcb.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png

[edit] '94 Joe Higashi

Name Input
Low Kick Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Slide Kick Image:Arcade-Stick-DR.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Hurricane Upper Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Baku Retsu Ken Image:Arcade-Modifier-Tap.png Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
__Baku Retsu Finish Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png(during Baku Restu Ken)
Tiger Kick Image:Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Slash Kick Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Screw Upper
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png

[edit] Terry Bogard (Real Bout Fatal Fury 2)

Name Input
Back Knuckle Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Rising Upper Image:Arcade-Stick-DR.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Power Wave Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Fire Kick Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Burn Knuckle Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Crack Shot Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Rising Tackle Image:Arcade-Stick-CDU.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Power Geyser
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcb.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png

[edit] Andy Bogard (Real Bout Fatal Fury 2)

Name Input
Jou Agito Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Age Omote Image:Arcade-Stick-DR.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Hi Sho Ken Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Zan Ei Ken Image:Arcade-Stick-DL.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
__Ga Dan Kou Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png (during Zan Ei Ken)
Sho Ryu Dan Image:Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Ku Ha Dan Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Cho Reppa Dan
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcb.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Dan Da Dan
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png

[edit] Mai Shiranui (Real Bout Fatal Fury 2)

Name Input
Yume Zakura (Air Throw) (close)Image:Arcade-Modifier-Air.png(Image:Arcade-Stick-Left.pngorImage:Arcade-Stick-Right.pngorImage:Arcade-Stick-Down.png)+ (Image:Arcade-Button-CPunch.pngorImage:Arcade-Button-DKick.png)
Benitsuru no Mai Image:Arcade-Stick-DR.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Kuro Tsubame no Mai Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Daiwa Fuusha Otoshi Image:Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Down.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Kachosen Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Ryuenbu Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Sachiyo Dori Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Hissatsu Shinobibachi Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Chijou Musasabi no Mai Image:Arcade-Stick-CDU.png+ (hold)Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Kuuchuu Musasabi no Mai Image:Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Cho Hissatsu Shinobibachi
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcb.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Hana Arashi
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png

[edit] Billy Kane (Real Bout Fatal Fury 2)

Name Input
Dai Kaiten Geri Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Boukou Tobi Geri Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Senpu Kon Image:Arcade-Modifier-Tap.png Image:Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Shuuten Ren Ha Kon Image:Arcade-Modifier-Tap.png Image:Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
San Setsu Kon Chu Dan Uchi Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
__Kaen San Setsu Kon Chu Dan Tsuki Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png(during San Setsu Kon Chu Dan Tsuki)
Suzume Otoshi Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Kyou Shuu Hishou Kon Image:Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Cho Kaen Senpu Kon
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Salamander Stream
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png