Golden Axe II/Characters: Difference between revisions

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*Japanese: アックス=バトラ (romaji: akkusu-batoraa)
*Japanese: アックス=バトラ (romaji: akkusu-batoraa)


'''Combo:''' Ax Battler's combo has less reach than Gilius, but is the quickest to hit in the game. Unfortunately, Ax Battler's overall weapon reach has been reduced from the original game (Genesis version only) and now he has the same weapon reach as Tyris. However, his weapon attacks are still better than Tyris because they are slightly quicker to hit.
'''Combo:''' Ax Battler's combo has less reach than Gilius, but is the quickest to hit in the game.


'''Jump attack:''' His jump attack has the same reach as the other characters, and is the second quickest to hit. Note: Ax Battler has a higher normal jump than the other characters.
'''Jump attack:''' His jump attack has the same reach as Gilius, but is slower to hit. Note: Ax Battler has a higher normal jump than the other characters.


'''High jump attack:''' His high jump is lower than Tyris, but there are no differences between the attack itself.
'''High jump attack:''' His high jump is lower than Tyris, but there are no differences between the attack itself.


'''Special attack:''' The first part of Ax Battler's special attack has an extended reach, so it is very safe and useful to throw out when the distance is properly gauged.
'''Special attack:''' The first part of Ax Battler's special attack has an extended reach, so it is reasonably safe and somewhat useful to throw out when the distance is properly gauged.


'''Dash attack:''' Although Ax Battler's dash attack does not have the reach and priority of Tyris, it has much quicker recovery, allowing him to repeatedly dash attack twin bosses without getting interrupted.
'''Dash attack:''' Although Ax Battler's dash attack does not have the reach and priority of Tyris, it has much quicker recovery, allowing him to repeatedly dash attack twin bosses without getting interrupted.
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'''Throw:''' He has the longest throw in the game.
'''Throw:''' He has the longest throw in the game.


'''Overall:''' Ax Battler is well-rounded and more effective than Tyris in physical combat, but lacks an overpowered move.
'''Overall:''' Ax Battler is well-rounded, and is more effective than Tyris overall. However, he is lacking when compared to Gilius.


==Gilius Thunderhead==
==Gilius Thunderhead==
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