From: ******************************************************* *VAMPIRE SAVIOR - Short Moves faq - Sega Saturn Import* ******************************************************* [First Draft by RJ Streety - July 8, 1998] This is another one of my short Saturn import faq sheets. You won't find any codes or in-depth strategies here. This is just a list of all the special moves of each character in the game. Besides, it's more fun finding out the strategies to this game on your own. ----------- COMMAND KEY ----------- u - up uf - up & forward d - down ub - up & back f - forward df - down & forward b - back db - down & back qcf - quarter circle forward (d, df, f) qcb - quarter circle back (d, db, b) hcf - half circle forward (b, db, d, df, f) hcb - half circle back (f, df, d, db, b) 360* - spin control pad in a full circle 720* - spin control pad in a full circle twice P - any punch button K - any kick button 2P - any two punches 2K - any two kicks 3P - all three punches 3K - all three kicks BUTTON LAYOUT (You can alter this at the options screen) -------------------------------------------------------- X - jab (light) punch A - short (light) kick Y - strong (medium) punch B - forward (medium) kick Z - fierce (hard) punch C - roundhouse (hard) kick THE BASICS ---------- Dash - tap f twice. Retreat - tap b twice. Defense Roll - when down, hold f or b. Pounce - when opponent down, tap u + P or K. Dark Force - press P + K of the same strength level (light punch + light kick). Uses 1 level of super energy Tech Hit - While blocking, press P or K. While being thrown, f or b + P or K. THE SYMBOLS ----------- * - Charge (hold for 2 - 3 seconds). (@) - Listed move can be done in midair. (midair) - This move can only be done in midair. (close) - Get very close to the opponent. (GC) - Character's Guard Cancel. Use while blocking to counterattack. (GC#) - this move can only be used as a Guard Cancel. (EX) - Super Move. Uses super energy. Dark Force - Dark Force description. CHARACTERS & SPECIALS --------------------- (Some specials can be enhanced by pressing 2P or 2K at the end of controller motion. Uses 1 level of super energy) NAME DIFFERENCES ---------------- The following characters have different names in Japan than in the states. US Name -> Japanese Name --------------------------- B.B. Hood -> Bulleta Rikuo -> Aulbath Hsien-Ko -> Lei-Lei J. Talbain -> Gallon Lord Rapter -> Zabel Huitzil -> Phobos -------------------------- *JEDAH : The Soul Stealer* -------------------------- Dio Sega - (@) qcf + P. Nero Fatica - qcb + P. Illa Splinta - (midair) hcb + K, followed by P or K. Splecio - (GC#) f, d, df + P. San Bassale - (close) hcb + forward or roundhouse. Plovo di Selbo - (EX) hcf + 2K, followed by K. Finale Rosso - (EX) d, d + 2P. Dark Force - Allows Jedah to fly. ----------------------------- *Q-BEE : The Insectoid Queen* ----------------------------- C -> R - (@) hcf + P. Delta A - (@) hcb + K. S x p - (@) tap any K rapidly. R.M. - (GC#) f, d, df + P. C.M. - (close) hcb + strong or fierce. Qj - (EX)(@) f, d, df + 2P. +B - (EX)(@) hcf + 2K. Dark Force - Allows Q-Bee to fly. -------------------------------------- *LILLITH : The Lost Child of the Lust* -------------------------------------- Soul Flash - (@) qcf + P. Shining Blade - (GC) f, d, df + P. Merry Turn - qcb + K. High Jump - d, followed by u, uf or ub. Bow & Arrow - hcb + P. Splendor Love - (EX) f, d, df + 2K. Luminous - (EX) tap quickly : jab, jab, f, short, fierce. Illusion Gloomy Puppet - (EX) hcf + 2K (Uses two levels of super energy. Show Follow patterns given. The better you follow, the more damage done). Dark Force - Lillith makes a copy that follows her attacks. Dark Force - Press fierce + roundhouse. The copy goes behind opponent. ------------------------------------------------ *B.B. HOOD : The Deceptively Cute Bounty Hunter* ------------------------------------------------ Smile & Missile - *b, f + P or K. Happy & Missile - *d, u + P. Cheer & Fire - f, d, df + P. Shyness & Strike - qcb + P (hold down P to increase power). Jealousy & Fake - (GC#) f, d, df + K. Merry go Round - (close) hcb + strong or fierce. Stalking - d + 3K. Cool Hunting - (EX) hcf + 2P. Beautiful - (EX) hcf + 2K. Memory Apple Bomb - (EX) hcb + 2K. Dark Force - All punches are now Smile & Missiles. ------------------------------------------- *DEMITRI MAXIMOFF : The Prince of Darkness* ------------------------------------------- Chaos Flare - (@) qcf + P. Demon Cradler - (GC) f, d, df + P. Dashing Cradler - During dash : f, d, df + P. Fallen Angel - (@) qcb + K. Stake Throw - (close) 360* + strong or fierce. Demon Pillion - (EX) d, f, df + 2K. Midnight Bliss - (EX) d, f, df + 2P. Midnight - (EX) tap quickly : jab, strong, f, forward, forward. Pleasure Dark Force - Demitri has two bats assisting his attacks. ---------------------------------------- *MORRIGAN AENSLEAD : Queen of the Night* ---------------------------------------- Soul Fist - (@) qcf + P. Shadow Blade - (GC) f, d, df + P. Vertical Dash - d, u. Hell Ride - (close) hcb + strong or fierce. Valkyrie Drill - (EX) hcb + K, followed by K. Dark Illusion - (EX) tap quickly : jab, jab, f, short, fierce. Missile Shower - (EX) tap quickly : strong, jab, b, short, forward. Soul Throw - (EX) tap quickly : f, fierce, strong, jab, f. Dark Force - Morrigan makes a copy of herself, surrounding her opponent. -------------------------------------------- *VICTOR von GERDENHEIM : The Crusher Corpse* -------------------------------------------- Giga Fist - *d, u + P. Giga Smash - *b, f + P. Giga Knee - (GC) f, d, df + K. Gyro Shock - qcb + P. Mega Shock - (close) qcf + K. Power Bolt Throw - (close) 360* + strong or fierce. Shock Slam - Immediately during a throw, d, u + strong or fierce. Short Hop - d + 3K. Thunderstrike - (EX) *d, u + 2K. Gerdenheim 3 - (EX)(close) 720* + 2K. Dark Force - Press fierce and roundhouse - electric attacks. Dark Force - Victors punches are grabs. Catching opponent causes the Gerdenheim Slam. --------------------------------- *BISHAMON : The Accursed Samurai* --------------------------------- Spirit Hold - (@) hcf + P. Retreiver - After Spirit Hold hits, b + P. Sword Slash - After Retriever, f, d, df + P. Divider - After Spirit Hold hits, qcf + P. Upper Slash - (GC#) f, d, df + P. Iai Giri - *b, f + P or K. Torture Slash - (close) 360* + P. Spirt Crusher - (EX) hcb + 2P. Enma Seki - (EX) hcf + 2K. Dark Force - Bishamon has super armor. --------------------------------- *FELICIA : Exotic Feline Dreamer* --------------------------------- Rolling Buckler - qcf + P, followed by P. Cat Spike - f, d, df + P. Delta Kick - (GC) f, d, df + K. Meter Charge - d, d + 2K (hold 2K to keep charging). Scratching Post - (close) hcb + K. Head Stomp - Jump towards opponent so she'll land on their head. Wall Grab - Hold controller towards wall during a wall jump. Rolling Fury - (EX) hcf + 2P. Cat Scratch - (EX) hcf + 2K (Choice of 2K determines where attack Fever will begin). Dark Force - Felicia calls one of her friends to help her. --------------------------- *SASQUATCH : The Snow Hulk* --------------------------- Big Breath - qcf + P. Wind-Up Punch - f, d, df + P (hold P for more power). Typhoon Kick - (GC) f, d, df + K. Ice Fortress - d, d + P. Big Brunch - (close) hcb + P. Big Swing - (close) 360* + K. Thin Ice - (EX) hcf + 2K. Freeze Ray - (EX) hcf + 2P. Sleigh Ride - (EX)(close) 720* + 2K. Dark Force - Sasquatch has super armor. Dark Force - Press fierce + roundhouse. Penguin bombs follow his attacks. ------------------------- *RIKUO : Hero of the Sea* ------------------------- Sonic Wave - *b, f + P. Swamp Gas - *b, f + K. Tricky Fish 1 - During retreat, K. Tricky Fish 2 - (GC#) f, d, df + K. Frenzy - (close) hcb + P. Oyster Pearls - (close) hcb + K. Sea Rage - (EX) hcf + 2P. Water Jail - (EX) f, d, df + 2P. Aqua Spread - (EX) f, df, d + 2P od 2K (hold to delay release). Scissor Smash - (EX) d, d + 2P (requires 3 levels of super energy). Dark Force - Rikuo rides on a sea shell. All attacks are crouching. Press up or down to raise or lower water. Press 3K to jump on or off. --------------------------------- *HSIEN-KO : Tragic Chinese Ghost* --------------------------------- Dark Artillery - qcf + P. Phantom Reverb - qcb + P. Cyclone Blade - (GC) f, d, df + P. Spectral Slicer - (close) hcb + P. Ghost Blades - (EX) hcf + 2K. Iron Rain - (EX) tap quickly : short, roundhouse, strong, strong, u. Time Bomb - (EX) hcf + 2P. Dark Force - Hsien-Ko is faster and has super armor. Her opponent's life meter also won't refill over time. ----------------------------------- *ANAKARIS : Pharoah from the Crypt* ----------------------------------- Coffin Slam - (@) d, d + P or K. Mummy's Curse - (midair) qcf + P. The Void - (@) qcb + K. (this catches projectiles) Retribution - (@) After a succesful Void, qcf + K. Cobra Strike - b, f + P. Grand Wrap - qcf + P. Word of Truth - (GC#) f, d, df + 2P (uses 1 level of super energy). Hellhole - (EX) hcf + 2K. Hellhole 2 - (EX) When opponent tries to pounce, f, d, df + K. Pharoah Magic - (EX)(@) tap quickly : forward, jab, d, short, strong. Pharoah Magic 2 - (EX)(@) tap quickly : roundhouse, strong, d, forward, fierce. (Uses 2 levels of super energy). Pharoah Magic 3 - (EX)(@) tap quickly : roundhouse, strong, short, d, jab, forward, fierce (Uses 3 levels of super energy). Dark Force - Anakaris' body splits in two. The top attacks with punch, while the bottom attacks with kick. ------------------------------------- *JON TALBAIN : The Whirlwind Wolfman* ------------------------------------- Luna's Hammer 1 - (@) qcf + P. Luna's Hammer 2 - (GC) f, d, df + P. Double Hammer - During Luna's Hammer, press controller in any direction + P. Flame Kick - d, u + K. Nunchaku Flail - qcb + P (keep tapping P to keep it going). Rolling Wolf - (close) hcb + K. Short Hop - d + 3K. Dragon Cannon - (EX) hcf + 2K. Luna's Slash - (EX) tap quickly : jab, strong, f, short, forward Dark Force - Jon creates multiple images of himself to increase his hits. ------------------------------- *LORD RAPTER : Rocker of Death* ------------------------------- Helicopter - (@) qcb + K. Death Dance - (@) d, u + K. Hell's Gate - hcf + K. Death Phase - (GC#) f, d, df + K. Coffin Maker - (close) hcb + P. Evil Slash - (EX) f, b + 2P. Death Voltage - (EX) hcb + 2K. Hell Dunk - (EX) f, d, df + 2P. Dark Force - Rapter's uses his assistant Le Malta as a chainsaw. --------------------------------- *DONOVAN BAINE : The Dark Hunter* --------------------------------- Sword Impale - qcb + K. Sword Release - After Sword Impale, qcb + K. Thunder Sword - After Sword Impale, qcb + P. Grappling Sword - (close) hcb + P. Blizzard Sword - hcf + P. Flame Sword - (GC) f, d, df + P. Lightning Sword - b, d, db + P. Spirit Crusher - (EX) hcf + K. Immortal Demon - (EX) tap quickly : strong, jab, b, short, forward. Dark Force - All punches and kicks are now Sword Releases. ------------------------------ *HUITZIL : The Mayan Defender* ------------------------------ Plasma Beam - qcf + P or K. Missile Launch - (@) qcb + P. Electric Mine - (midair) qcb + K. Circuit Breaker - (close) hcb + P. Genocide Falcon - b, d, db + P. Tech Shield - (GC#) f, d, df + P. Gatling Assault - (EX) f, d, df + 2K. Taser Field - (EX) b, d, db + 2K. Dark Force - Calls two robots to help him. They'll fire Plasma Beams while he attacks. Allows Huitzil to fly as well. -------------------------------- *PYRON : The Hellstorm Overlord* -------------------------------- Soul Smasher - (@) qcf + P. Zodiac Fire - (GC) f, d, df + P. Orbital Blaze - (midair) qcb + K. Galactic Voyage - (@) b, d, db + P or K. Burning Planet - (close) hcb + P. Cosmic - (EX) hcf + 2P or 2K. Disruptor Cosmic - (EX) f, d, df + 2K. Destroyer Dark Force - Pyron makes a copy of himself. ======================================================= Special thanks goes out to Capcom for making this game. =======================================================