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

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

Basic Moves

All 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

Ultimate Mode

• Your health bar is blue.
• You can mix and match of Advanced and Extra features together. The available options are:
  1. forward run or front step.
  2. roll or dodge.
  3. Advanced or Extra mode gauges.

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 is performed
__127 Shiki Yano Sabi	+	after 114 Shiki Ara Kami or 128 Shiki Kono Kizu is performed, no motion needed for the latter case
____125 Shiki Nana Se		after 128 Shiki Kono Kizu or 127 Shiki Yano Sabi is performed
____Ge Shiki Migiri Ugachi		after 127 Shiki Yano Sabi is performed immediately after 114 Shiki: Ara Kami
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
Desperation Move Ura 108 Shiki Orochi Nagi	+	(hold to delay)
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 Raikou Ken	+	(use for a Super Desperation Move)
Desperation Move Taikuu Raiko Ken	+	(cannot be used as Super Desperation Move)
Desperation Move Electro Trigger	(close)+
Desperation Move Raikou Tatategoma	+

Goro Daimon

Name		Input
Takra Tsubushi	+
Zujou Barai	+
Jirai Shin	+
Fake Jirai Shin	+
Chou Ousoto Gari	(close)+
Chou Ukemi	+
Nekko Gaeshi	(counter)+
Kumo Tsukami Nage	+	(use against airborne opponents)
Kiri Kabu Gaeshi	(close)+
Tenchi Gaeshi	(close)+
Uru Nage	+
Desperation Move Jigoku Gokuraku Otoshi	(close)+
Desperation Move Arashi Noyama: Nekko Meki	(counter)+
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	+
Hisho Ken	+
Geki Hisho 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	+	(SDM stuns opponent)

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 Psycho Ball Revolution	+
Desperation Move Shining Crystal Bit	+	(chancel by pressing +++)
Desperation Move __Crystal Shoot	+	(during Shining Crystal Bit, hold to delay)
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	+
Desperation Move Daikyuu Inshuu	(close)+
Desperation Move Sentori Suiho	+

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	(close)+

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	(close)+
__Flashing Elbow	+	(after any special Throw)
Desperation Move Ultra Argentine Back Breaker	(close)+
Desperation Move Running Three	+
Desperation Move Napalm Strike	+	(use against airborne opponents)

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	+	(hold)
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	+	(use on airborne opponents)
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	(counter)+
Badukan Pachiki	(close)+
Desperation Move Guillotine	+
Desperation Move Yondan Drill	(close)+	(button to charge)

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	(counter)+
M. Head Buster	(counter)+
Back Drop	(close)+
Desperation Move M. Splash Rose	+
Desperation Move M. Dynamite Swing	(close)+
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	(counter)+
Sui Ryuu Tsuigeki Kon	(counter)+
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	+	(stuns opponent)

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	+	(press all four buttons to stop)
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	+
Desperation Move Dying Conception	+	(use against airborne opponents)

Master Team

Heidern

Name		Input
Critical Dive	(close)oror+	or (Air Throw)
Shooter Narnagel	+
Cross Cutter	+
Moon Slasher	+
Neck Roller	+
Storm Bringer	(close)+
Killing Bringer	(counter)+
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, including itself)
Desperation Move D.Magnum	+
Desperation Move D.Crazy	+
Desperation Move D.Shadow	+	(DM creates affect that powers up special moves for a period of time, SDM affect is permanent)

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	(close)+

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)
______Buster & Amp: Bomb	+	(during Shoulder Backbreaker)
Desperation Move American Supernova	+	(use on airborne opponents)
Desperation Move Big Bang Tackle	+
Desperation Move Galaxy Cyclone	+

96' Boss Team

Geese Howard

Name		Input
Raikou Mawashi Geri	+
Raimei Gouha Nag	(On downed foe)+
Reppu Ken	+
Double Reppu Ken	+
Shippuu Ken	+
Hishou Nichirin Zan	+
Ja Ei Ken	+
Shinkuu Nage	(close)+
Joudan Atemi Nage	(counter)+
Chuudan Atemi Nage	(counter)+
Gedan Atemi Nage	(counter)+
Desperation Move Raging Storm	+
Desperation Move Deadly Rave	+

Wolfgang Krauser

Name		Input
High Blitz Ball	+
Low Blitz Ball	+
Leg Tomohawk	+
Kaiser Duel Sobat	+
Kaiser Kick	+
Phoenix Throw	(counter)+
Kaiser Suplex	(close)+
Lift Up Blow	(close)+
Desperation Move Kaiser Wave	+	(hold to charge)
Desperation Move Unlimited Desire	+
Desperation Move Gigantic Cyclone	(close)+

Mr. Big

Name		Input
Prick Stick	+
Crazy Drum
Ground Blaster	+
California Romance	+
Cross Diving	+
Spinning Lancer	+
Drum Shot	(close)+
Desperation Move Blaster Wave	+
Desperation Move Raging Spear	(close)+

Edit Team

Eiji Kisaragi

Name		Input
Kikoh Hou	+
Kagenui	+
Kasumi Giri	+
Ryuu Kagejin	+
Kage Utsushi	+
Kotsu Hazaki Kiri	+
Tenba Kyaku	+
Desperation Move Zantetsu Nami	+
Desperation Move Zantetsu Kamakiriken	+

Kasumi Todoh

Name		Input
Hiji Ate	+
Kasane Ate	+
Taikuu Kasane Ate	+
Tatsumaki Souda	(close)+
Futa Tanagokurodan	+
__Morote Gaeshi	+
____Kinoewaru	+
Ikazuchi Houkou	+
Messhin Mutho	(counter)+
Sassho Inshuu	(counter)+
Hakuzan Tou	+
Desperation Move Chou Kasane Ate	+	(hold to charge)
Desperation Move Kuuchuu Chou Kasane Ate	+

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	+

Bosses

Rugal Bernstein

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

Orochi

Name		Input
Ukei	+
Harae	+
Utsushi Iwai	(counter)+	or
Tadasu	+
Honosusori	+	any button
Desperation Move Oomiwa	+
Desperation Move Marukare	+

Goenitz

Name		Input
Uranagi	+
Yonokaze	+	any button
Wanhyo Tokobuse	+
Wanhyo Mametsu	+
Hyouga	+
Shinkototsuki Souga	+
Desperation Move Yamidoukoku	(close)+
Desperation Move Mizuchi	+	(no SDM)
Desperation Move Jissoukoku	+	(SDM only)