The King of Fighters '98: The Slugfest/Moves

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[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
  • Desperation Moves cannot be performed Lifebar is flashing (20% or less).
  • 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] Normal Characters

[edit] Hero Team

[edit] 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
114 Shiki: Ara Kami Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-APunch.png
__128 Shiki Kono Kizu Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png after 114 Shiki Ara Kami has connected
__127 Shiki Yano Sabi Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png after 114 Shiki Ara Kami has connected
____125 Shiki Nana Se Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png after 128 Shiki Kono Kizu has connected or
Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png after 127 Shiki Yano Sabi has connected
____Ge Shiki Migiri Ugachi Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png after 128 Shiki Kono Kizu has connected or
Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png after 127 Shiki Yano Sabi has connected
115 Shiki Doku Kami Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
__401 Shiki Tumi Yomi Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png after 115 Shiki Doku Kami has connected
____402 Shiki Batu Yomi Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.png Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png after 401 Shiki Tumi Yomi has connected
100 Shiki Oni Yaki Image:Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
910 Shiki Nue Tumi (reversal attack) Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
707 Shiki Kooma Ho Furi Image:Arcade-Stick-RDp.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
202 Shiki Kotu 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 (first Kick must connect)
Desperation Move
Ura 108 Shiki Orochi Nagi
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcb.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Saishuu Kessen Ougi "Mu Shiki"
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png

[edit] Benimaru Nikaido

Name Input
Spinning Knee Drop (Air Throw) Image:Arcade-Modifier-Air.png(close)Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.png or Image:Arcade-Stick-Down.png or Image:Arcade-Stick-Left.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-CPunch.png or Image:Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Jackknife Kick Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-BKick.png
Flying Drill Image:Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Down.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-DKick.png
Rajinken Image:Arcade-Modifier-(Air).pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Shinku Katate Goma Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Iai Geri Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Super Inazuma Kick Image:Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Handou Sandan Geri Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Benimau Coleda (close)Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcb.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Raiko Ken
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png (use Image:Arcade-Button-CPunch.png for a Super Desperation Move)
Desperation Move
Taikuu Raiko Ken
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-CPunch.png (cannot be used as Super Desperation Move)
Desperation Move
Electro Trigger
(close)Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcb.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png

[edit] Goro Daimon

Name Input
Takra Tsubushi Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Zujou Barai Image:Arcade-Stick-DR.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Jirai Shin Image:Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Fake Jirai Shin Image:Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Chou Ousoto Gari (close)Image:Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Chou Ukemi Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Nekko Gaeshi Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Kumo Tsukami Nage Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-APunch.png(use against airborne opponents)
Kiri Kabu Gaeshi Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-CPunch.png
Tenchi Gaeshi (close)Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcb.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Uru Nage Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcb.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Jigoku Gokuraku Otoshi
(close)Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcb.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Arashi Noyama: Nekko Meki
(close)Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
__Arashi Noyama: Zuko Kiri Kabu Gaeshi
Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png(during Nekko Meki)
Desperation Move
____Arashi Noyama: Bukko Meki Ura Nage
Image:Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png(during Zuko Kiri Kabu Gaeshi (DM))
Desperation Move
____Arashi Noyama: Zoku Tenchi Gaeshi
Image:Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png(during Zuko Kiri Kabu Gaeshi (SDM))

[edit] Fatal Fury Team

[edit] Terry Bogard

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
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-Dp.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Power Dunk Image:Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Power Charge Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Power Geyser
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcb.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
High Angle Geyser
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png

[edit] Andy Bogard

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
Genei Shiranui Image:Arcade-Modifier-Air.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
__Genei Shiranui Shimo Agito Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png (during Genei Shiranui)
__Genei Shiranui Uwa Agito Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png (during Genei Shiranui)
Geki Heki Hai Sui Shou (close)Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Cho Reppa Dan
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcb.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Hisho Ryusei Ken
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png

[edit] 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 Retsu 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
Ougon no Kakoto Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Screw Upper
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Baku Retsu Hurricane Tiger Kakato
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png

[edit] Art of Fighting Team

[edit] Ryo Sakazaki

Name Input
Hyouchuu Wari Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-APunch.png
Ko Ou Ken Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Koh Hoh Image:Arcade-Stick-Dp.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png (can be done during Mou Ko Rai Jin Gou)
Mou Ko Rai Jin Gou Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Mou Ko Rai Jin Setsu Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Hien Shippu Kyaku Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Kyokuken Ryu Ranbu Ken (close)Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Ryu Ko Ranbu
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Haoh Shoko Ken
Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Tenchi Haoh Ken
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png

[edit] 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
Ryuu Zan Shou Image:Arcade-Stick-Dp.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
Kyokugen Ryuu Ranbu Kyaku (close)Image:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png
Desperation Move
Ryu Ko Ranbu
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Hcb.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Haoh Shokoh Ken
Image:Arcade-Stick-Right.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Hcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Punch.png
Desperation Move
Muei Shippuu Juudan Kyaku
Image:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.pngImage:Arcade-Stick-Qcf.png+ Image:Arcade-Button-Kick.png

[edit] Yuri Sakazaki

Name Input
Tsubame Otoshi (close)Image:Arcade-Modifier-Air.png(