Dark Legend FAQ
Hans
moves on this awesome game. Here's most of the moves.
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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. (reverse for left)
Jump
Leap away Leap forward
7 8 9
\ | /
Move away/Block 4 -- N -- 6 Walk forward
/ | \
1 2 3
Defensive crouch Offensive crouch
Crouch
X - Weak Punch A - Weak Kick
Y - Medium Punch B - Medium Kick
Z - Strong Punch C - Strong Kick
a " + " indicates; a simultaneous button press.
a " W " indicates; that move can only be performed with your weapon.
a " w/o " indicates; that move can only be performed without a weapon.
a " air " indicates; that move can only be performed during a jump.
a " near " indicates; that you must be close to execute that move.
The desperation moves can only be performed when your health bar is
less than 15% (about 1/2 inch)
Pressing L+R buttons before selecting a character will give you a
"beginner's mode." Its the easiest difficulty in the game.
III. Common Moves
run forward - 6,6
run backwards/leap away - 4,4
leap from a wall - 6 + any button (some people cannot do this)
projectile step - 2 (when above the fireball)
Short jump - 7, 8 or 9 then 1, 2 or 3
you cannot perform any attack on short jump.
Taunt - X + A
Fake dizzy - Y + B
Throw weapon - Z + C (some people cannot do this)
IV. Individual Fighters
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-
Desperation:
Rising Dragon - 6 4 1 2 3 6 + X, Y or Z -W-
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 -W-
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-
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- -near-
Desperation:
Vacuum Jasmine Wave - 2 3 6 + A, B or C -air- -W-
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- -near-
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 -
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:
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 (hold) 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 (hold) 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:
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 - 6 3 2 1 4 7 8 9 6 + X, Y or Z -near- -W-
Pile Driver - 6 3 2 1 4 7 8 9 6 + 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 (hold) 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-
Shao Lin Crescent - 6 2 3 + A, B or C
Desperation:
Tsunami Strike - 2 1 4 6 + X, Y or Z -W-
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.
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-
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.
Shao Lin Slash & Burn - 4 (hold) 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 buttons
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 (only on demon form)
V. Gameplay Notes
This game plays very much like a mix between Street Fighter and the
Samurai Showdown series. Its still essentially a one on one duel
to the death.
However there are some differences mainly:
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 upside, 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 (might be different for some people);
Jumping in - Strong Punch
Standing - Strong Kick
Make a note of these when you want to combo.
So if you want to chain combo Street Fighter style always jump in
with a strong kick so your opponent wont fly away.
On the other hand if you want to kombo, Mortal Kombat juggle style
jump in with a Strong Punch and give your opponent some "air".
VI. FAQ's most wanted addition;
As you can see, this ver 0.8 FAQ is very much complete except for
some holes in these areas. Now I've done almost all I could and
I would appreciate it if anyone would share their findings.
Mostly the desperation moves, I think there are 2 for each fighter.
I've found Dai Zhong's Ki beam, somewhere along 23646+XYorZ, done
it 4 times, but somehow I cant do it again when I'm checking my FAQ.
Ruan Xiao Er's attacks. Anyone know what the heck does his
skull crusher or water torture moves do?
Ruan Xiao Wu's animal throws, is there a specific way to get the
crab/fishes? To me, it seems they are randomly hurled out by
the same joystick moves.
Also, if you see the game manual, the shot of the option screen
presents more options than the one I have (ie. Blood, Weapon?)
Anyone noticed?
Dodging. I've seen the computer jump in alot of times but when
I attack them with a sweep they dodge the attack completely
like in KOF.
VII. Credits
This FAQ is created by Hans A.(Fros...@ix.netcom.com)
please E-Mail any additions and help people enjoy this game!