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

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

Basic Moves

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Both Modes

	weak (indicated as )
	weak (indicated as )
	strong (indicated as )
	strong (indicated as )
+	Heavy Attack
+ (when landing)	Down Evade
(close) or + or	Throw / Grab
while dizzy or in grab +++	Team Assistance (a teammate must be undefeated and visible on screen, click here for more information)
	Taunt
	Dash Forward
	Backstep

Advanced Mode

+	Forward Emergency Evade
++	BAckward Emergency Evade
(block)+	Guard Cancel Emergency Evade (consumes 1 POW Bar)
(block)+	Guard Reversal (consumes 1 POW Bar)
+ (when thrown)	Throw Escape
++	Activate POWer Gauge (consumes 1 POW Bar)
tap , then or	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

+	Attack Evade
any Button (during Attack Evade)	__Counter Attack
(block)+	Guard Cancel Emergency Evade (decreases POW Gauge)
(block)+	Guard Reversal (decreases POW Gauge)
(hold)++	Power Build
hold , then	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

Hero Team

Kyo Kusanagi

Name		Input
Ge Shiki Gou Fu You	+
Ge Shiki Naraku Otoshi	+
88 Shiki	+
114 Shiki: Ara Kami	+
__128 Shiki Kono Kizu	+	after 114 Shiki Ara Kami has connected
__127 Shiki Yano Sabi	+	after 114 Shiki Ara Kami has connected
____125 Shiki Nana Se		after 128 Shiki Kono Kizu has connected or after 127 Shiki Yano Sabi has connected
____Ge Shiki Migiri Ugachi		after 128 Shiki Kono Kizu has connected or after 127 Shiki Yano Sabi has connected
115 Shiki Doku Kami	+
__401 Shiki Tumi Yomi	+	after 115 Shiki Doku Kami has connected
____402 Shiki Batu Yomi		after 401 Shiki Tumi Yomi has connected
100 Shiki Oni Yaki	+
910 Shiki Nue Tumi (reversal attack)	+
707 Shiki Kooma Ho Furi	+
202 Shiki Kotu Tsuki You	+
75 Shiki Kai	+	, then (first Kick must connect)
Desperation Move Ura 108 Shiki Orochi Nagi	+
Desperation Move Saishuu Kessen Ougi "Mu Shiki"	+

Benimaru Nikaido

Name		Input
Spinning Knee Drop (Air Throw)	(close) or or +	or
Jackknife Kick	+
Flying Drill	+
Rajinken	+
Shinku Katate Goma	+
Iai Geri	+
Super Inazuma Kick	+
Handou Sandan Geri	+
Benimaru Collider	(close)+
Desperation Move Raiko Ken	+	(use for a Super Desperation Move)
Desperation Move Taikuu Raiko Ken	+	(cannot be used as Super Desperation Move)
Desperation Move Electro Trigger	(close)+

Goro Daimon

Name		Input
Takra Tsubushi	+
Zujou Barai	+
Jirai Shin	+
Fake Jirai Shin	+
Chou Ousoto Gari	(close)+
Chou Ukemi	+
Nekko Gaeshi	+
Kumo Tsukami Nage	+	(use against airborne opponents)
Kiri Kabu Gaeshi	+
Tenchi Gaeshi	(close)+
Uru Nage	+
Desperation Move Jigoku Gokuraku Otoshi	(close)+
Desperation Move Arashi Noyama: Nekko Meki	(close)+
Desperation Move __Arashi Noyama: Zuko Kiri Kabu Gaeshi	+	(during Nekko Meki)
Desperation Move ____Arashi Noyama: Bukko Meki Ura Nage	+	(during Zuko Kiri Kabu Gaeshi (DM))
Desperation Move ____Arashi Noyama: Zoku Tenchi Gaeshi	+	(during Zuko Kiri Kabu Gaeshi (SDM))

Fatal Fury Team

Terry Bogard

Name		Input
Back Knuckle	+
Rising Upper	+
Power Wave	+
Burn Knuckle	+
Crack Shot	+
Rising Tackle	+
Power Dunk	+
Power Charge	+
Desperation Move Power Geyser	+
Desperation Move High Angle Geyser	+

Andy Bogard

Name		Input
Jou Agito	+
Age Omote	+
Hi Sho Ken	+
Zan Ei Ken	+
__Ga Dan Kou	+	(during Zan Ei Ken)
Sho Ryu Dan	+
Ku Ha Dan	+
Genei Shiranui	+
__Genei Shiranui Shimo Agito		(during Genei Shiranui)
__Genei Shiranui Uwa Agito		(during Genei Shiranui)
Geki Heki Hai Sui Shou	(close)+
Desperation Move Cho Reppa Dan	+
Desperation Move Hisho Ryusei Ken	+

Joe Higashi

Name		Input
Low Kick	+
Slide Kick	+
Hurricane Upper	+
Baku Retsu Ken
__Baku Retsu Finish	+	(during Baku Retsu Ken)
Tiger Kick	+
Slash Kick	+
Ougon no Kakoto	+
Desperation Move Screw Upper	+
Desperation Move Baku Retsu Hurricane Tiger Kakato	+

Art of Fighting Team

Ryo Sakazaki

Name		Input
Hyouchuu Wari	+
Ko Ou Ken	+
Koh Hoh	+	(can be done during Mou Ko Rai Jin Gou)
Mou Ko Rai Jin Gou	+
Mou Ko Rai Jin Setsu	+
Hien Shippu Kyaku	+
Kyokuken Ryu Ranbu Ken	(close)+
Desperation Move Ryu Ko Ranbu	+
Desperation Move Haoh Shoko Ken	+
Desperation Move Tenchi Haoh Ken	+

Robert Garcia

Name		Input
Ryuu Han Shuu	+
Kou Ryuu Go Kya Geri	+
Ryuu Geki Ken	+
Ryuu Ga	+
Ryuu Zan Shou	+
Hien Shippu Kyaku	+
Hien Ryuu Jin Kyaku	+
Kyokugen Ryuu Ranbu Kyaku	(close)+
Desperation Move Ryu Ko Ranbu	+
Desperation Move Haoh Shokoh Ken	+
Desperation Move Muei Shippuu Juudan Kyaku	+

Yuri Sakazaki

Name		Input
Tsubame Otoshi	(close)(oror)+	(or)(Air Throw)
En Yoku	+
Ko Ou Ken	+
Rai Kho Ken	+
Kuu Ga	+
__Uru Kuu Ga	+	(after strong Kuu Ga)
Hien Senpuu Ken	+
Hien Senpuu Kyaku	+
Desperation Move Hien Houou Kyaku	+
Desperation Move Haoh Shokoh Ken	+
Desperation Move Hien Rekkou	+

Psycho Soldier Team

Athena Asamiya

Name		Input
Psychic Shoot (Air Throw)	(oror)+	(or)
Renkan Tai	+
Phoenix Bomb	+
Psycho Ball Attack	+
Psycho Sword	+
Psycho Teleport	+
Phoenix Arrow	+
Psycho Reflector	+
Nu Psycho Reflector	+
Super Psychic Throw	(close)+
Desperation Move Shining Crystal Bit	+	(chancel by pressing +++)
Desperation Move __Crystal Shoot	+	(during Shining Crystal Bit)
Desperation Move Phoenix Fang Arrow	+

Sie Kensou

Name		Input
Ko Bokute	+
Gosen Tai	+
Chou Kyuu Dan	+
Ryu Renga Chi Ryuu	+
Ryu Renga Ten Ryuu	+
Ryu Sou Geki	+
Ryu Renda	(close)+
Ryu Gaku Sai	+
Desperation Move Shin Ryuu Seiou Rekkyaku	+
Desperation Move Shin Ryuu Tenbu Kyaku	+
Desperation Move Sen Ki Hakkei	(close)+
Desperation Move Niku Man O Kuu	+

Chin Gentsai

Name		Input
Sui HoHyoutan Shuu	+
Hyoutan Geki	+
Ki Sui Shu	+
Ryuu Rin Hou Rai	+
Suikan Kan Ou	+
__Chou Shuu Riku Gyo (connected)	+	(during Suikan Kan Ou)
Bogetsu Sui	+
__Ryuu Ja Hanhou	+	(during Bugetsu Sui)
__Rigyo Hanhou	+	(during Bugetsu Sui)
__Kaiten Teki Kuu Totsu Ken (connected)	+	(during Bugetsu Sui or Suikan Kan Ou)
Kaiten Teki Kuu Totsu Ken (unconnected)	+
Desperation Move Gou Ran Enpou	+
Desperation Move Gou En Shourai	+

Ikari Team

Leona Heidern

Name		Input
Heidern Inferno (Air Throw)	(close)(oror)+	(or)
Strike Arc	+
Baltic Launcher	+
Grand Saber	+
__Gliding Buster	+	(directly after heavy Grand Saber has connected)
Moon Slasher	+
X-Caliber	+
I Slasher	+
Earring Bakudan	+
Desperation Move V Slasher	+
Desperation Move Rebel Spark	+
Desperation Move Gravity Storm	+

Ralf Jones

Name		Input
Vulcan Punch
Gatling Attack	+
Ralf Kick	+
Kyukoka Bakudan Punch	+
Kuuchuu Kyukoka Bakudan Punch	+
Super Argentine Backbreaker	(close)+
Desperation Move Bari Bari Vulcan Punch	+
Desperation Move Umanori Vulcan Punch	+
Desperation Move Galactica Phantom	+

Clark Still

Name		Input
Death Lake Dive (Air Throw)	(close)(oror)+	(or)
Stomping	+
Vulcan Punch
Napalm Stretch	+	(use against airborne opponents)
Frankensteiner	(close)+
Super Arabian Burglary Back Breaker	+
Rolling Cradler	+
Super Argentine Backbreaker	+
__Flashing Elbow	+	(after any special Throw)
Desperation Move Ultra Argentine Back Breaker	(close)+
Desperation Move Running Three	+

Women Fighters Team

Chizuru Kagura

Name		Input
Jo Katsu Zheng Zheng	+
Jo Katsu Cang Cang	+
Jo Katsu Cong Cong	+
108 Katsu Tamayura no Shintsune	+
100 Katso Tenjin no Kotowari	+
212 Katsu Shinsoku no Noroti	+	any Button
__212 Katsu Shinsoku no Noroti Ten Sui	+	(during 212 Katsu)
202 Katsu Otsu Shiki Choumon no Isshin	+	any Button
Desperation Move Ichimen Ikkatsu San Rai no Fui Jin	+
Desperation Move Ichimen 85 Katsu Reigi no Ishizue	+

Mai Shiranui

Name		Input
Yume Zakura (Air Throw)	(close)(oror)+	(or)
Benitsuru no Mai	+
Kuro Tsubame no Mai	+
Daiwa Fuusha Otoshi	+
Kachosen	+
Ryuenbu	+
Hakuro no Mai	+
Hisho Ryu En Jin	+
Hissatsu Shinobibachi	+
Chijou Musasabi no Mai	+	(hold)
Kuuchuu Musasabi no Mai	+
Desperation Move Cho Hissatsu Shinobibachi	+
Desperation Move Houou no Mai	+
Desperation Move Sui Chou no Mai	+

King

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

Kim Team

Kim Kaphwan

Name		Input
Dora Yup Chagi	+
Neri Chagi	+
Kuu Sa Jin	+
Hi En Zan	+
__Ten Sou Zan	+	(during heavy Hi En Zan)
Ryuusei Raku	+
San Ren Geki	+	(can be linked together up to 3 times)
Han Getsu Zan	+
Hishou Kyaku	+
Haki kyaku	+
Desperation Move Houhoh Kyaku	+
Desperation Move Houhoh Tenbu Kyaku	+

Chang Koehan

Name		Input
Hiki Nige	+
Tekkyu Dai Kaiten		(cancel by pressing +++)
Tekkyu Funsai Geki	+
Tekkyu Hi En Zan	+
Dai Hakai Nage (Throw)	(close)+
Desperation Move Tekkyu Dai Bousou	+
Desperation Move Tekkyu Dai Assatsu	+

Choi Bounge

Name		Input
Nidan Giri	+
Toorima Geri	+
Tatsumaki Shippuu Zan	+
Hishou Kuu Retsu Zan	+
Shissou Hishou Zan	+
Senpuu Hi En Shitozsu	+
__Hokou Ten Kan can be linked together up to 3 times	any direction +	any Button (during Senpuu Hi or Hishou Kuu)
Hishou Kyaku	+
Kaiten Hi En Zan	+
__Kishuu Hi En Tsuki		(during Kaiten Hi En Zan)
Desperation Move Shin! Chouzetsu Tatsumaki Shinkuu Zan	+
Desperation Move Houou Kyaku	+

New Face Team

Yashiro Nanakase

Name		Input
Regret Bash	+
Step Side Kick	+
Upper Duel	+
Sledgehammer	+
Missile Might Bash	+
Jet Counter	+
__Jet Counter Still	+	(during Jet Counter)
Desperation Move Final Impact	+	(hold to power up)
Desperation Move Million Bash Stream	+	,( )

Shermie

Name		Input
Shermie Stand	+
Shermie Clutch	+
Shermie Whip	(close)+
Shermie Spiral	(close)+
__Shermie Cute	+	(after any command throw)
Axle Spin Kick	+
Shermie Shoot	+
Desperation Move Shermie Flash	(close)+
Desperation Move Shermie Carnival	(close)+

Chris

Name		Input
Spinning Array	+
Reverse Anchor Kick	+
Carry Off Kick	+
Slide Touch	+
Scramble Dash	+
Direction Change	+
Hunting Air	+
Shooting Dancer Thrust	+
Shooting Dancer Step	+
Glider Stomp	+
Desperation Move Chain Slide Touch	+
Desperation Move Twister Drive	+

'97 Special Team

Ryuji Yamazaki

Name		Input
Bussashi	+
Hebi Tsaku Gedan	+	(hold to delay)
Hebi Tsaku Chuudan	+	(hold to delay)
Hebi Tsaku Uwadan	+	(hold to delay)
__Hebi Damashi		(while delaying Hebi Tsaku)
Bai Gaeshi - Kyuushuu	+
Bai Gaeshi - Dan Hassha	+
Sabaki no Aikuchi	+
Yakiire	+
Suna Kake	+
Sadomazo	+
Badukan Pachiki	(close)+
Desperation Move Guillotine	+
Desperation Move Yondan Drill	(close)+

Blue Mary

Name		Input
Hammer Arc	+
Double Rolling	+
Climbing Arrow	+
M. Spider	+
Spin Fall	+
Vertical Arrow	+
__M. Snatcher	+	(during Vertical Arrow)
Straight Slice	+
__M. Crab Clutch	+	(during Straight Slice)
M. Reverse Facelook	+
M. Head Buster	+
Back Drop	(close)+
Desperation Move M. Splash Rose	+
Desperation Move M. Dynamite Swing	+
Desperation Move M. Typhoon	(close)+

Billy Kane

Name		Input
Dai Kaiten Geri	+
Boukou Tobi Geri	+
Senpu Kon
Shuuten Ren Ha Kon
San Setsu Kon Chu Dan Uchi	+
__Kaen San Setsu Kon Chu Dan Tsuki	+	(during San Setsu Kon Chu Dan Tsuki)
Senen Satsu Kon	+
Kyou Shuu Hishou Kon	+
Ka Ryuu Tsuigeki Kon	+
Sui Ryuu Tsuigeki Kon	+
Desperation Move Cho Kaen Senpu Kon	+
Desperation Move Dai Senpuu	+

Yagami Team

Iori Yagami

Name		Input
Ge Shiki Yumebiki	+
Ge Shiki Gou Fu In Shinigami	+
Ge Shiki Yuri Ori	+
108 Shiki Yami Barai	+
100 Shiki Oni Yaki	+
311 Shiki Sou Kushi	+
127 Shiki Aoi Hana	+	(can be linked together up to 3 times)
212 Shiki Koto Tsuki In	+
Kuzu Kaze	(close)+
Desperation Move Kin 1201 Shiki Ya Otome	+
Desperation Move Ura 108 Shiki Ya Sakazuki	+

Mature

Name		Input
Crematory	+
Despair	+
Sacrilege	+
Death Row	+	(can be linked together up to 3 times)
Metal Massacre	+
Deceaser	+
Ebony Tears	+
Desperation Move Heaven's Gate	+
Desperation Move Nocturnal Lights	+

Vice

Name		Input
Monstrosity	+
Mayhem	+
Outrage	+
Ravenous	+
Black End	(close)+
Decider	+
Gore Fest	(close)+
__Mithab's Robe	+	(during Black End or Mayhem)
Desperation Move Negative Gain	(close)+
Desperation Move Whitering Surface	+

Oyaji Team

Heidern

Name		Input
Critical Dive	(close)oror+	or (Air Throw)
Shooter Narnagel	+
Cross Cutter	+
Moon Slasher	+
Neck Roller	+
Storm Bringer	(close)+
Killing Bringer	+
Desperation Move Final Bringer	+
Desperation Move Heidern End	+

Takuma Sakazaki

Name		Input
Oniguruma	+
Kawara Wari	+
Ko Ou Ken	+
Mou Ko Murai Gan	+
Zan Retsu Ken	+
Shou Ran Kyaku	+
Hien Shippu Kyaku	+
Haoh Shikoh Ken	+
Desperation Move Ryuko Ranbu	+
Desperation Move Shin Kishin Geki	(close)+

Saisyu Kusanagi

Name		Input
Ge Shiki Gou Tsuchi	+
Ge Shiki Zu Tsui	+
108 Shiki Yami Barai	+
702 Shiki En Jou	+	(can be linked together 2 times)
100 Shiki Oni Yaki	+
100+ Shiki Nataguruma	+
427 Shiki Shin Ken	+
Desperation Move Ura 108 Shiki Orochi Nagi	+	(hold to delay)
Desperation Move 1207 Shiki To Bou Gai	+

American Sport Team

Heavy D!

Name		Input
Rock Crush	+
Rolling Soul Diver	+
Ducking Combination	+	(can be linked together up to 2 times)
Blast Upper	+
Soul Flower	+
Dancing Beat	(close)+
Shadow	+	(use to power up your next special move)
Desperation Move D.Magnum	+
Desperation Move D.Crazy	+

Lucky Glauber

Name		Input
Dunk Otoshi	+
Lucky Kick	+
Death Bound	+
Lucky Vision	+
Death Dunk	+
Cyclone Break	+
Death Heel	+
Death Shoot	+	any button
Desperation Move Hell Bound	+
Desperation Move Lucky Driver	+

Brian Battler

Name		Input
Buster Tomahawk	+
Brian Tornado	+
Hyper Tackle	+
Rocket Tackle	+
Screw Body Press	+
Brian Hammer	+
__Double Hammer	+	(during Brian Hammer)
____DDT	+	(during Double Hammer)
__Tiger Driver	+	(during Brian Hammer)
____Samurai Bomb	+	(during Tiger Driver)
____Shoulder Backbreaker	+	(during Tiger Driver)
Desperation Move American Supernova	+
Desperation Move Big Bang Tackle	+

Single Entrys

Rugal Bernstein

Name		Input
Double Tomahawk	+
Reppuu Ken	+
Dark Barrier	+
Genocide Cutter	+
Kaiser Wave	+
God Press	+
Desperation Move Gigatech Pressure	+
Desperation Move Dead End Screamer	+

Shingo Yabuki

Name		Input
Ge Shiki Gou Fu Nage Fukanzen	+
114 Shiki Ara Kami Mikansei	+
115 Shiki Doku Kami Mikansei	+
100 Shiki Oni Yaki Mikansei	+
Shingo Kinsei Ore Shiki Nie Togi	(close)+
Hiji Otoshi	+
101 Shiki Oboro Guruma Mikansei	+
Shingo Kick	+
Desperation Move Ge Shiki Kake Hou Rin	+
Desperation Move Burning Shingo	+