Dark Legend FAQ
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Changes since last version:
-added 1 missing special move.
-clarified the "dodge" move.
-added new 2nd wind desperations.
-minor word allignment change.
I. THE STORY
Generations have believed in the Chinese myth known as Dark
Legend which took place sometime in the 11th or 12th century,
during a time of complete anarchy. Power-hungry Warlords
rebelled against the kingdom's rigid order.
To regain control of his kingdom, the emperor devised a cunning
plan. He prepared the ultimate conquest for his most ambitious
rivals, a challenge no Warlord could resist. The rewards would
be unimaginable: the victor would be endowed with incredible
abilities and ultimate power, as well as wealth beyond belief.
The triumph would be absolute, as to lose is to die. Thousands
of fearless warriors, each possesing special fighting powers,
would come to battle.
The Dark Legend....
Are you strong and wise enough to triumph in this ultimate
challenge?
II. Control Summary
All moves are listed when character is facing right.
Jump
Leap away Leap forward
7 8 9
\ | /
Move away/Block/Dodge 4 -- N -- 6 Walk forward
/ | \
1 2 3
Defensive crouch Offensive crouch
Crouch
X - Jab Punch A - Short Kick
Y - Strong Punch B - Forward Kick
Z - Fierce Punch C - Roundhouse Kick
Move symbols:
+ = a simultaneous button press.
_ = hold the previous direction for about 1 second.
W = you need to have your weapon to execute
w/o = this move can only be performed without your weapon.
air = this move can only be performed during a jump.
near = you must be within throwing range to execute this.
2nd = these desperation moves can only be done after YOU
have lost a round.
The desperation moves can only be performed when your health
bar is less than 5% (less than 1 inch)
III. Common Moves
run forward - 6,6
run backwards/leap away - 4,4
projectile step - 2 (when above the fireball)
Short jump - 7, 8 or 9 then 1, 2 or 3
you cannot attack while short jumping.
Taunt - X + A
Fake dizzy - Y + B
Throw weapon - Z + C (only certain fighters)
Wall leap - 6 + any button (only certain fighters)
IV. Individual Fighter's Special Moves
Shi Jin
A master in the Martial Arts with a dragon tatoo on his back.
He was brought up like a tender plant and is inexperienced in
the ways of the world. He is a mighty fighter using a sword.
Flying Serpent Missile - 2 3 6 + X, Y or Z
Flaming Serpent Sword - 6 2 3 + X, Y or Z (W)
Knee Kick - 2 8 + A, B or C
Dashing Serpent Punch - 2 1 4 + X, Y or Z (w/o)
(tap twice for an extra uppercut)
Desperation:
Rising Dragon - 6 4 1 2 3 6 + X, Y or Z (W)
Berserker Rage - 6 3 2 1 4 6 3 2 1 4 + Z (2nd)(w/o)
Lin Chong
A master of Stick Fighting, he has a cruel past. Acts of
betrayal and the death of his wife weigh heavily on his mind.
Savage Panther Claw - 2 3 6 + X, Y or Z
Invincible Rapid Fire - X, Y or Z repeatedly (W)
Typhoon Spear - 6 3 2 1 4 + X, Y or Z
Cartwheel kick - 6 2 3 + A, B or C (W)
Desperation:
Spaz attack - 6 3 2 1 4 + A, B or C (W)
Berserker Rage - 6 3 2 1 4 6 3 2 1 4 + Z (2nd)(w/o)
Hu San Niang
A master female fighter who uses two swords. Her movements
can be quick, sharp and deadly but she tends to take pity upon
those who are weak and miserable. She likes to stay in the
Liangshan Song Jiang since there are many brave men there.
Flaming Jasmine Wave - 2 3 6 + X, Y or Z
Samsara Kick - 2 3 6 + A, B or C
Typhoon Slasher - 6 2 3 + X, Y or Z (W)
Mid-Air Throw - 4 + Z (air)
Desperation:
Vacuum Jasmine Wave - 2 3 6 + A, B or C (W)(air)
Dai Zong
Thoughtful to his friends, this master fighter moves quickly
and has the ability to "Majestic Teleport." His special
ability allows him to jet "KI (Spiritual Air)."
Flaming Ki punch - 4 1 2 3 6 + X, Y or Z
Ki bomb - 2 3 6 + X, Y or Z (up to 5x) (air)
Teleport and attack - 6 2 3 + X, Y or Z
Mid-Air throw - 4 + Z (air)
Teleports: - 2 1 4 + any button (see below)
above in front - X
above behind - Y
in front near - Z
behind near - any 2 punch buttons
away - A
fake (no change) - B
ahead - C
above (same location) - any 2 kick buttons
Desperation:
Super Ki Beam - 6 3 2 1 4 1 2 3 6 + Z (W)(2nd)
Shadow charge - 2 3 6 + A, B or C (w/o)
Li Kui
This dark giant throws two huge axes and is reckless, rash
and extremely dangerous. His attack is as powerful as it is
destructive.
Mandarin Earth Splitter- 2 1 4 + X, Y or Z
Scorching Breath - 6 2 3 + X, Y or Z
Black Death Blizzard - 4 1 2 3 6 + X, Y or Z (W)
Drop Kick - 2 3 6 + A, B or C (w/o)(air)
Desperation:
Mandarin Death Chop - 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 + X, Y or Z (W)
Atomic Earth Splitter - 2 1 4 1 2 3 6 + Z (w/o)(2nd)
Lu Zhi Shen
A master with the heavy sword, he likes Japanese Sake almost
as much as violence. Along with his various special tricks,
he also takes advantage with the length of his sword.
Flying Shadow Fist - 1 _ 6 + X, Y or Z (W)
Manchurian Fang - 4 1 2 3 6 + X, Y or Z
Silkworm Slash - 6 4 6 + X, Y or Z (air)(W)
Freeze Ball (High) - 2 1 4 + X, Y or Z (w/o)
Freeze Ball (Low) - 2 1 4 + A, B or C (w/o)
Desperation:
Super Earth Scorcher - 4 6 3 2 1 4 + X, Y or Z
Gong Shun Sheng
Through his Taoist training, he has the ability to make winds
and thunderbolts do his bidding. He is clumsy but extremely
likeable.
Earth Scorcher - 2 3 6 + A, B, C, X, Y, or Z
Meteor Strike - 6 4 6 + X, Y or Z
Horrifying Hellraiser - 4 _ 6 + X, Y, Z, A, B or C (W)
Mongolian Bear Hug - 4 3 2 1 4 1 2 + X, Y or Z (near)
Desperation:
Super Meteor Strike - 2 3 6 + X, Y or Z (air)(w/o)
Pinball bounce - 2 1 4 2 1 4 + Z (W)(2nd)
Wu Song
He is so dynamic that he can kill a huge tiger with his bare
hands. His special tricks include hitting with two sticks and
a superb throw. However he is not a bad guy. He posseses a
special repeat attack combining hits and throws.
Shredding Talon - 2 1 4 + A, B or C
Crushing Tiger Claw - 6 2 3 + X, Y or Z (W)
Doomsday Dragon - full circle + X, Y or Z (near)(W)
Pile Driver - full circle + X, Y or Z (near)(w/o)
Rushing Dragon - 2 1 4 + X, Y or Z (up to 3x) (w/o)
Desperation:
Tiger Drill - 6 2 3 + X, Y or Z (w/o)
Ruan Xiao Er
Although older than his two brothers Ruan Xiao Wu and Ruan
Xiao Qi, his physical strength is weaker. Even though he
can be pleasant and well-mannered, he is equally adept at
psychological tactics and gambling.
Shao Lin Slash & Burn - 4 _ 6 + X, Y or Z
Skull Crusher - 2 8 + X, Y or Z (W)
Water Torture - 4 1 2 3 6 + A, B or C (W)
Hold the A, B or C button.
Use 6 or 4 to move water back and forth,
the X, Y, Z button attacks.
You can also do the Skull Crusher move.
Shao Lin Crescent - 6 2 3 + A, B or C
Water Summoning - A + B + C (hold) (w/o)
Desperation:
Tsunami Strike - 2 1 4 6 + X, Y or Z (W)
Phoenix Rush - 2 3 6 3 2 1 4 1 2 3 6 + Z (2nd)(w/o)
Ruan Xiao Wu
The off-beat brother in the Ruan Xiao clan. He dresses funny,
is selfish, and looks like a mutant with a water whip. He
uses frogs and fishes as weapons to keep opponents at bay
along with the water whip. Each of his attacks are very wild
and powerful.
Nunchaku Rage - X, Y or Z repeatedly (W)
Punishing One-Two - 2 3 6 + X, Y or Z
Brilliant Storm - 1 2 3 2 1 + A, B or C
Phantom Cyclone Stinger- 6 3 2 1 4 + X, Y or Z
Mirage Roll - 6 4 1 2 3 6 + A, B or C
Desperation:
Brilliant Storm Drop - 2 1 4 6 + A, B or C (W)
Rising Phoenix - 6 2 3 6 2 3 + Z (2nd)(w/o)
Ruan Xiao Qi
The youngest of the Ruan Xiao brothers. He is a muscular guy
with an attitude. His attacks are quick and repetitive using
the nunchuks.
Nunchaku Rage - Press X, Y or Z repeatedly (W)
Shao Lin Slash & Burn - 4 _ 6 + X, Y or Z
Phantom Cyclone Stinger- 6 3 2 1 4 + X, Y or Z
Shao Lin Crescent - 6 2 3 + A, B or C
Mirage Roll - 6 4 1 2 3 6 + A, B or C
Triple-Leg Deathtrap - 2 1 4 + A, B or C (w/o)
Desperation:
Thunderstorm Arc - 2 3 6 2 3 6 + X, Y or Z
Chao Gai (only on 2 players Vs mode)
He is the second king of the Liangshan Song Jiang and is the
reason why many fighters have gathered here. He is known as
the "ugly king", not only because of his personality, but
because of the fact he was shot on the face by a poison arrow
during a battle to the death. Legend has it that he returned
from the dead - no one knows how, except himself.
Before Transformation:
Blowing Fire - 2 3 6 + X, Y or Z
Dashing Kick - 2 1 4 + A, B or C
Blowing His Miniatures - 2 1 4 + X, Y or Z
Transform - When you lose a round, hold the X Y Z
to transform.
After Transformation:
Dashing Kick - 2 1 4 + A, B or C
Upwards Arrows - 6 2 3 + X, Y or Z
Harden Body and Repel - 4 1 2 3 6 + any 2 kick buttons.
Desperation:
Dark Ki Beam - 6 3 2 1 4 6 + X, Y or Z (on demon form)
V. Gameplay Notes
a. The weapon gauge
Located at the bottom of the screen this gauge measures your
weapon strength. It decreases everytime you block with your
weapon or if you attack a blocking weapon (more damage to
blocker). When the gauge is empty, your weapon is destroyed
in an explosion that leaves your player dizzy.
You can also voluntarily empty the gauge by throwing your
weapon which instantly dizzies your enemy if hit.
(Note: You'll be weaponless for the rest of the match.)
People with bodyguards (like Gong Shun Sheng) will also lose
their bodyguards if this bar reaches 0. But on the up side,
their bar recharges over time.
b. Power Attacks
These hits will send your enemy flying through the air, leaving
them vulnerable to juggle combos.
The main ones are; (some people might have different buttons)
Jumping in - Fierce Punch
Standing - Roundhouse Kick
These will allow you to create your own impressive combos.
For an example with Dai Zhong;
Jumping in deep roundhouse,
standing strong -> fierce teleport and attack.
jump -> mid air throw.
This will definitely wow any SF or MK fan out there!
c. Dodge
When you jump near your opponent while pressing defense,
you will automatically dodge any regular attack the
opponent made. (You'll still be hit, if you try to attack)
This move is definitely a great counter to big cheezers.
No more fireball -> low roundhouse trap again!
VI. FAQ's most wanted addition;
Most of the desperation moves are found, any additions will
be appreciated.
Also, check the shot of the option screen in the manual. It
presents more options than the one I have (ie. Blood, Weapon?)
Anyone noticed?
VII. Credits
This FAQ is created by Hans A. (FrostByt@ix.netcom.com)
please E-Mail any additions or comments.
Also thanks to; The Allmighty Cain (Jaso1670@mars.rowan.edu)
Dave (Eclipz@msn.com)