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   Hey there Thnikaman here with a walkthrough for Deadliest Warrior the game.
Now, I know what your thinking, and I saw that eye roll Timmy, but believe it
or not this game may just be worth your ten dollars. Deadliest Warrior offers
addicting gameplay and, unlike most licensed titles, is actually fun to play.



.................................< CONTENT  >.................................

I. CONTROLS: (1.0)
       the basic controls of the game


II. OVERVIEW: (2.0)
       a little dialog concerning deadliest warrior the game. 


III. GAMEPLAY: (3.0)
       a rundown of the gameplay featured in the game.

------------III-I. CLASSES: (3.1)
                   I go over the three warrior classes and how they function.


------------III-II. OFFENSE: (3.2)
                   I explain the various aspects of offense.

=================III-II-I. ATTACK RANGES(3.2.1)

=================III-II-II. ATTACK ZONES(3.2.2)

=================III-II-III. ATTACK TYPES(3.2.3)



------------III-III. DEFENSE: (3.3)
                   I discribe the various aspects of defense


IV. WARRIORS: (4.0)


-------------IV-I. APACHE(4.1)
                   Learn about the Apache.

=================IV-I-I. Apache weapons(4.1.1)

=================IV-I-II. Apache armor(4.1.2)

=================IV-I-III. Apache combos(4.1.3)

+++++++++++++++++++++IV-I-III-I. SHORT RANGE(4.1.3.1)

+++++++++++++++++++++IV-I-III-II. MEDIUM RANGE(4.1.3.2)

+++++++++++++++++++++IV-I-III-III. SPECIAL ATTACK(4.1.3.3)
 
=================IV-I-IV. Apache tactics(4.1.4)



-------------IV-II. VIKING(4.2)
                    Learn about the Viking.

=================IV-II-I. VIKING WEAPONS(4.2.1)

=================IV-II-II. VIKING ARMOR(4.2.2)

=================IV-II-III. VIKING COMBOS(4.2.3)

+++++++++++++++++++++IV-II-III-I SHORT RANGE(4.2.3.1)

+++++++++++++++++++++IV-II-III-II MEDIUM RANGE(4.2.3.2)

+++++++++++++++++++++IV-II-III-III SPECIAL ATTACK(4.2.3.3)

==================IV-II-IV. VIKING TACTICS(4.2.4)



-------------IV-III. SPARTAN(4.3)
                     Learn about the Spartan.

=================IV-III-I. SPARTAN WEAPONS(4.3.1)

=================IV-III-II. SPARTAN ARMOR(4.3.2)

=================IV-III-III. SPARTAN COMBOS(4.3.3)

+++++++++++++++++++++IV-III-III-I. SHORT RANGE(4.3.3.1)

+++++++++++++++++++++IV-III-III-II. MEDIUM RANGE(4.3.3.2)

+++++++++++++++++++++IV-III-III-III. SPECIAL ATTACK(4.3.3.3)

=================IV-III-IV. SPARTAN TACTICS(4.3.4)



-------------IV-IV. SAMURAI (4.4)
                     Learn about the Samurai.

=================IV-IV-I. SAMURAI WEAPONS(4.4.1)

=================IV-IV-II. SAMURAI ARMOR(4.4.2)

=================IV-IV-III. SAMURAI COMBOS(4.4.3)

+++++++++++++++++++++IV-IV-III-I. SHORT RANGE(4.4.3.1)

+++++++++++++++++++++IV-IV-III-II. MEDIUM RANGE(4.4.3.2)

+++++++++++++++++++++IV-IV-III-III. SPECIAL ATTACK(4.4.3.3)

=================IV-IV-IV. SAMURAI TACTICS(4.4.4)



-------------IV-V. PIRATE (4.5)
                     Learn about the Pirate.

=================IV-V-I. PIRATE WEAPONS(4.5.1)

=================IV-V-II. PIRATE ARMOR(4.5.2)

=================IV-V-III. PIRATE COMBOS(4.5.3)

+++++++++++++++++++++IV-V-III-I. SHORT RANGE(4.5.3.1)

+++++++++++++++++++++IV-V-III-II. MEDIUM RANGE(4.5.3.2)

+++++++++++++++++++++IV-V-III-III. SPECIAL ATTACK(4.5.3.3)

=================IV-V-IV. PIRATE TACTICS(4.5.4)



-------------IV-VI. NINJA (4.6)
                     Learn about the Ninja.

=================IV-VI-I. NINJA WEAPONS(4.6.1)

=================IV-VI-II. NINJA ARMOR(4.6.2)

=================IV-VI-III. NINJA COMBOS(4.6.3)

+++++++++++++++++++++IV-VI-III-I. SHORT RANGE(4.6.3.1)

+++++++++++++++++++++IV-VI-III-II. MEDIUM RANGE(4.6.3.2)

+++++++++++++++++++++IV-VI-III-III. SPECIAL ATTACK(4.6.3.3)

=================IV-VI-IV. NINJA TACTICS(4.6.4)



-------------IV-VII. KNIGHT (4.7)
                     Learn about the Knight.

=================IV-VII-I. KNIGHT WEAPONS(4.7.1)

=================IV-VII-II. KNIGHT ARMOR(4.7.2)

=================IV-VII-III. KNIGHT COMBOS(4.7.3)

+++++++++++++++++++++IV-VII-III-I. SHORT RANGE(4.7.3.1)

+++++++++++++++++++++IV-VII-III-II. MEDIUM RANGE(4.7.3.2)

+++++++++++++++++++++IV-VII-III-III. SPECIAL ATTACK(4.7.3.3)

=================IV-VII-IV. KNIGHT TACTICS(4.7.4)



-------------IV-VIII. CENTURION (4.8)
                     Learn about the Centurion.

=================IV-VIII-I. CENTURION WEAPONS(4.8.1)

=================IV-VIII-II. CENTURION ARMOR(4.8.2)

=================IV-VIII-III. CENTURION COMBOS(4.8.3)

+++++++++++++++++++++IV-VIII-III-I. SHORT RANGE(4.8.3.1)

+++++++++++++++++++++IV-VIII-III-II. MEDIUM RANGE(4.8.3.2)

+++++++++++++++++++++IV-VIII-III-III. SPECIAL ATTACK(4.8.3.3)

=================IV-VIII-IV. CENTURION TACTICS(4.8.4)




V. TROPHIES: (5.0)

Hints and tips on how to obtain the various trophies in the game.


VI. FAQ: (6.0)
This spot reserved to answer your questions feel free to send them my way.



VII. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: (7.0)
Props given to those who deserve them.






.................................< CONTROLS >............................(1.0)

 x- LOW ATTACK

[]- MID ATTACK 

/\- HIGH ATTACK

()- RANGED ATTACK

R1- POWER ATTACK

L1- CHANGE WEAPON (swaps between short and medium ranged weapons)

L2/R2- BLOCK

L3- PICK UP/BREAK THROWN WEAPONS ON THE GROUND

D PAD/LEFT ANALOG STICK- MOVE

RIGHT ANALOG STICK- DODGE

SELECT- TAUNT

START- PAUSE MENU


.................................< OVERVIEW >............................(2.0)

  Deadliest Warrior is based on a popular Spike tv series in which two very 
different warriors are put to the test to discover which one would win in a 
one on one fight. The game is a variation of a fighting game in which you 
play the role of a warrior from the show and battle other warriors in a 
semi-gladiator style battle.

   

   Players can play singlplayer modes, such as arcade mode and battle mode, or
multiplayer, local or online. There are three difficulty modes to choose from 
(normal, hard, and deadliest). The game has trophy support and a good deal of 
unlockable equipment, which can keep you busy for a while. Also, there is to 
be several packs of downloadable content starting early 2011. 
 




.................................< GAMEPLAY >............................(3.0)


  Gameplay is not your standard fighting game fare. For starters, the damage 
is very high so you have to be carful not to get hit. Also, many things can 
cause you to straight die, such as having your sword arm, head, or legs cut 
off (or getting hit in the head with any manner of ranged weapon). Timing is 
everything and it is important to learn some defensive skills, like parrying   
and dodging, if you plan on doing well. It is most important that you know 
your warrior and play to his strengths. 


-------------------< CLASSES >--------------------------------------(3.1)



There are three classes of warrior listed in the game. These are only a basic 
disciption of how a warrior will fight. There are still many other variables 
to consider when playing. I'll go over these in more depth in the warriors 
section.


CHAMPIONS: Balanced fighters with high armor and decent 
damage, but have slower movement speed.
(Spartan, Centurian, Knight, Samurai)


BERZERKERS: Heavy damage and moderate speed. Higher 
capacity for dodging, but lower armor.
(Pirate, Viking)


GEURRILLAS: Low damage but high speed, capable of
tumbling, practically no armor. 
(Apache, Ninja) 



----------------------------< OFFENSE >-----------------------------(3.2.0)


In order to win in any fighting game your gonna have to go on the offense.
In Deadliest Warrior there are many ways to go about this. You can stab.
You can slash. You can even beat your enemies heads in. Here is all you 
need to know about the offense systems.



=======================< ATTACK RANGES >======================(3.2.1)

SHORT RANGE: Uses your short range weapon, fastest of the
attacks but as the title states range is short.
(swords, knives, etc...)


MEDIUM RANGE: Uses your mid range weapon, slower but keeps
your opponent at bay, higher damage.
(polearms, spears, etc...) 

LONG RANGE: Uses your long range weapon, can do substantial damage but 
is relativly easy to dodge, some ranged weapons have poison which
damages over time. With thrown weapons if the attack misses or is blocked
you can recover the weapon with the L3 button. Also, if your opponent misses 
or you block his attack you can break his weapon so he cannot pick it up.
(bows, javalins, etc...)

If your opponent has a shield he'll be able to block all incoming ranged
weapons with minimum damage. You may want to try and break his shield arm 
to open up his defense. Otherwise, wait for the opertune moment to strike. 

ALTERNATE: Each warrior has a special weapon they can use. This
attack is unblockable and can trigger an instant kill if used at the right 
moment. 
(special weapon depends on the warrior)





=======================< ATTACK ZONES >=======================(3.2.2)


HIGH: targets the head doing a good deal of damage, has
the chance to decapitate, 

MIDDLE: Targets the torso doing moderate damage, chance to 
damage or amputate arms causing the opponent to lose the use
of certain abilities, such as shields and ranged attacks. 


LOW: Targets the legs doing lower damage, chance to damage
or amputate legs, damaged legs slow the opponent down and 
take away his ability to dodge, amputated legs are an instant
kill as your opponent can't walk.



=======================< ATTACK TYPES >=======================(3.2.3)



BASHING: Good against armored opponents and those with shields,
usually has some manner of knockback, makes a great squishy bone
crunching smack when it hits opponents. 
(cannot cut off limbs)



SLASHING: Not very effective against armored opponents, but is 
great for carving them up. (chop-em up)



PIERCING: Effective against most armor types, can cause a lot of
damage especially when connecting with the face or chest. 
(cannot cut off limbs) 


EXPLOSIVE: Exclusive to the pirate, effective against everyting,
(send limbs flying)



Each warrior also has a special finish that they can perform by 
using their special attack when the opponents lifebar is critcal.
This is signaled by a heart beating sound and the lifebar glowing red.
These can be pretty entertaining, not to mention frustrating for your 
friends.





-------------------< DEFENSE >--------------------------------------(3.3)

 It's not all about attack though. Blocking, dodging, and parrying are 
essential to winning the battle. Each have their own uses illustrated below.



PARRY: stuns your opponent and sets them up for an attack.
You won't be able to parry if you have a shield, only if 
you have just a weapon out.

(While blocking press a non ranged attack button just as your 
opponent strikes your block) 

DODGE: Using the right stick (or the left one if your in a block stance)
you can dodge incoming attacks. Different warriors have varying dodge skills
ranging from a slight sidestep to all out gymnastics. With the 

BLOCK: Blocking itself is pretty simple, just hold down R2 or L2 to block.
However, it does get more complicated. If you don't have a shield you can't
block incoming ranged attacks. You can't block immediatly after an attack 
combo, and you can't block while getting hit.



.................................< WARRIORS >............................(4.0)

Each warrior will have a different fighting style and different stratagies for 
victory. At the time of release there were eight warriors: Apache, Centurian,
Spartan, Pirate, Samurai, Viking, Knight, and Ninja.I'll go over each of them 
in detail, cataloging their movesets and stratagies. More warriors are set to 
be released as downloadable content in early 2011. I will be sure to add them 
as they come out.




----------------------------<  APACHE  >----------------------------(4.1)

The Apache were a south western native american tribe specializing in close 
range ambush tactics. They are famous for being the ever present enemy of the 
western cowboys. The Apache developed a knife combat system that is still used 
by military forces today.

========================< WEAPONS >=============================(4.1.2)

STONE WAR KNIFE: (slashing)

Damage
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Speed
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Range 
|



IRON WAR KNIFE: (slashing)

Complete the target challenge in arcade mode with the Apache.

Damage
||||||

Speed
|||||||| 

Range
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IRON BLADE TOMAHAWKS: (slashing)

Damage
|||||

Speed
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Range
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HORSE JAW TOMAHAWKS: (crushing)

Complete the slice challenge in arcade mode with the Apache.

Damage
||||||

Speed
||||||||||

Range
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BOW(IRON ARROWS): 5 (Piercing) (Rapid Fire)

Damage
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Speed
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Range
(MAX)



BOW(POISONED ARROWS): 3 (Piercing) (Rapid Fire)

Complete arcade mode on any difficulty with the Apache.

Damage (Damage done over time)
||||||||||

Speed
||||||||||

Range
(MAX)



=======================<  ARMOR  >==============================(4.1.2)

HAND PAINT:

Slashing Resistance
X

Piercing resistance
X

Bashing resistance
X

Warrior Speed
||||||||||



WAR PAINT:

Defeat the Apache in Arcade mode using the Apache

Slashing Resistance
X

Piercing resistance
X

Bashing resistance
X

Warrior Speed
||||||||||




=======================<  COMBOS  >=============================(4.1.3)

the Apache's combos are quick and do brutal amounts of damage. 
He has many four hit combos that will generally waste your opponent. 




++++++++++++++++++< SHORT RANGE >++++++++++++++++++++++++++++(4.1.3.1) 

SOARING TALON: High slash, mid slash, leg sweep.(knocks down)  

/\,[], X


SWIFT FANG: mid slash, high slash, mid slash 

[],/\,[]


SWEEPING TALON: Mid slash, mid slash, leg sweep.  

[],[], X


CRIPLING FANG: Low slash, high slash, mid slash.

X,/\,[]


KIDNEY THRUST: 2 high slashes, low slash, mid thrust 

/\,/\, X, []


FLYING HAWK: High slash, low slash, mid slash, high stab 

/\, X,[],/\


LEG SWEEP: Low sweep knocks opponent down. 

R1





++++++++++++++++++< MEDIUM RANGE >+++++++++++++++++++++++++(4.1.3.2)



PECKING BIRD: high chop, mid chop (no knock down)

/\,[]


STRIKING BIRD: 2 mid chop (no knock down)

[],[]


EARTH'S BITE: high chop, 2 low chops

/\. X, X


TWIRLING BIRD: low chop, mid chop, spinning double chop

X,[],/\


FURIOUS CLAWS: 2 quick high chops, low chop, double shoulder chop

/\,/\, X,/\


SCISSOR KICK: high chop, low chop, stomach chop, thrust kick 

/\, X,[],[]


RELENTLESS CLAWS: mid chop, high chop, low chop, double shoulder chop 

[],/\, X,/\


THUNDER KICK: thrust kick

R1





++++++++++++++++++<    SPECIAL   >++++++++++++++++++++++++(4.1.3.3)

WAR CLUB CRUSH: The Apache pulls out a large war club and brings it
down on his enemies head

X + ()



=======================< TACTICS  >===========================(4.1.4)

When using the Apache it is important to pick your opportunities 
wisely, getting hit is not an option. One might think that this would 
make him weaker. However, his speed and damge make up for this. find a 
hole and exploit it. You may want to become skilled with parrying and 
dodging before using this character. Dodging is particularly usefull
as you can roll to the sides and attempt to get behind your enemy.




  
----------------------------<  VIKING  >----------------------------(4.2.0)

The Vikings were a barbarian tribe that inhabited northeastern Europe. They
are known for their raids which usually targeted monastaries since they housed 
many gold relics and jewels. They are also famous for their berzerkers who 
would take various drugs which would throw them into a rage allowing them to 
shrug off most wounds.



========================< WEAPONS >=============================(4.2.1)




VIKING LONGSWORD: (Slashing)

Damage
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Speed
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Range
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SKEGGOX: (Slashing)

Complete the target challenge in arcade mode with the Viking

Damage
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Speed
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Range
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VIKING GREATAXE: (Piercing)

Damage
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Speed
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Range
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ATGEIR: (Piercing)

Complete the slice challenge in arcade mode with the Viking

Damage
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Speed
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Range
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SPEAR: 2 (Piercing)

Damage
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Speed
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Range
(MAX)



DOUBLE SPEAR THROW: 2 (Piercing) (both spears thrown simultaniously)

Complete the Arcade mode with the Viking

Damage
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Speed
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Range
(MAX)



=======================<  ARMOR  >==============================(4.2.2)


CHAINMAIL:

Slashing Resistance
||||||||||

Piercing resistance
||||

Bashing resistance
||||||

Warrior Speed
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LAMELLAR ARMOR:

Defeat the Viking in arcade mode with the Viking

Slashing Resistance
||||||||||

Piercing resistance
||||

Bashing resistance
||||

Warrior Speed
|||||





=======================<  COMBOS  >=============================(4.2.3)

The Vikings combos are moderate in speed but quite damaging. His Medium 
Range weapons are particularly effective.




++++++++++++++++++< SHORT RANGE >++++++++++++++++++++++++++++(4.2.3.1)


RAGING STEEL: 2 mid slices

[],[]


NORDIC ADVANCE: low slice, mid slice

X, []


RAINING STEEL: 3 high chops

/\,/\,/\

 
BRUTE FORCE: high chop, mid slice, shield bash

/\,[],/\


WHIRLING RAGE: high chop, low slice, mid slice

/\, X,[]


SLASHING STEEL: mid slash, 2 high chops

[],/\,/\


MIDGUARDS WRATH: shield bash

R1




++++++++++++++++++< MEDIUM RANGE >++++++++++++++++++++++++++(4.2.3.2)


VALHALLA'S MIGHT: 2 mid slices

[],[]


CUT SHORT: low chop, high chop

X,/\


EARTH CRACKER: 2 high chops, skull crush

/\,/\,/\


THOR'S MIGHT: high chop, mid slash, mid slash

/\,[],[]


SAVAGE RAID: mid slash, high chop, mid thrust

[],/\,[]


SKULL CRUSH: crush opponent with mighty axe blow

R1





++++++++++++++++++< SPECIAL ATTACK >+++++++++++++++++++++++++(4.2.3.3)


LONG SAX CLEAVE: The Viking swipes at his opponent with a mighty long sax,
a kind of sword axe combo. 

/\+()




++++++++++++++++++<    TACTICS    >++++++++++++++++++++++++++++(4.2.3.3)

The viking is a very versatile warrior. While he has a strong attack,
he also has very good defenses. He can use his shield to block 
incoming attacks, or use his great axe to keep his opponent at a distance
and parry the enemies blows. 

It is a good idea when facing opponents with shields to break their arm 
with controlled medium range attacks. Then' once his defense is down, hit him 
with a double spear throw.




----------------------------< SPARTAN >-----------------------------(4.3.0)

Spartans were the mighty guardians of Greece. They are famous  for their 
stand off against the Persian empire. A very defensive army spartans use 
their mighty shields not only for blocking but also for attack.


 
========================< WEAPONS >=============================(4.3.1)


XIPHOS: (Slashing)

Damage
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Speed 
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Range
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XYELE: (Slashing)

Complete the target challenge in Arcade mode with the Spartan

Damage
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Speed 
||||||||

Range
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DORY: (Piercing)

Damage
||||

Speed 
||||||||

Range
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SARISSA: (Piercing)

Complete the slice challenge in Arcade mode with the Spartan

Damage
|||||

Speed 
|||||

Range
||||||||

LIGHT JAVELIN: 2 (Piercing)

Damage
||||||

Speed 
|||||||

Range
(MAX)

HEAVY JAVELIN: 1 (Piercing)

Complete the Arcade mode with the Viking

Damage
||||||||

Speed 
|||||

Range
(MAX)


========================<  ARMOR  >=============================(4.3.2)



BRONZE CUIRASS:

Slashing Resistance
||||||||||

Piercing Resistance
||||||||||

Bashing Resistance
||||||

Warrior Speed
|||


LINOTHORAX:

Defeat the Spartan in arcade mode using the Spartan.

Slashing Resistance
||||||

Piercing Resistance
||||||

Bashing Resistance
||||

Warrior Speed
||||


========================<  COMBOS >=============================(4.3.3)

The Spartans combos are slower but more targeted than others resulting 
in higher damage. The attacks center around coming out of a block.


++++++++++++++++++< SHORT RANGE >++++++++++++++++++++++++++++(4.3.3.1)


NECK REAPER: 2 high slashes

/\,/\


DISSECTING BLADE: mid slash, high slash

[],/\


CROSSCUT SLASH: low slash, high slash

X,/\


AGILE SWEEP: high slash, mid slash, low slash

/\,[],X


VETERAN'S ONSLAUGHT: 2 mid slashes, mid thrust

[],[],[]


HOPLITE'S ADVANCE: mid lunge slash, low lunge slash, shield smack

[],X,/\


SHIELD BASH: bash enemy with shield

R1



++++++++++++++++++< MEDIUM RANGE >++++++++++++++++++++++++++(4.3.3.2)



PIERCING STING: high thrust, mid lunge thrust (no knock down)

/\,[]


UNYIELDING STING: mid stab, mid lunge stab (no knock down)

[],[]


BITING STING: low jab, mid lunge stab (no knock down)

X,[]


SHIELD SMACK: 2 high stabs, shield bash

/\,/\,[]


SOLDIER'S SWEEP: mid stab, high lunge thrust, low sweep

[],/\,X


LACONIAN MANEUVERS: mid stab, low lunge sweep, leaping thrust

[],X,[]


LACONIAN DIVE: Leaping into the air you stab at your opponent

R1


++++++++++++++++++< SPECIAL ATTACK >+++++++++++++++++++++++++(4.3.3.3)


FALCATA STRIKE: You lash out at your opponent with a falcata sword. 

[]+X




========================< TACTICS >=============================(4.3.4)

First and formost the Spartan is a tank. No matter what weapon you put 
in his hands the shield is always present. So, you'd better use it.
Most of his attacks are centered around coming out from a block. Wait till 
your opponent leaves an opening and strike quickly and without mercy. Also, 
most of the spartans attacks involve forward momentum so it's harder for dodgy 
targets to escape.




----------------------------< SAMURAI >-----------------------------(4.4)

Samurai were warriors from feudal Japan. They were in service of a master
and lived ny a code of honor called Bushido. Samurai were prominent until 
the late 1860's to early 1870's. 


========================< WEAPONS >=============================(4.4.1)


KATANA: (Slashing)

Damage
||||

Speed
||||||||||

Range
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NODACHI: (Slashing)

Complete the target challenge in arcade mode with the samurai

Damage
|||||

Speed
|||||||

Range
||||||

NAGINATA:(Slashing)

Damage
|||||

Speed
|||||||

Range
||||||

YARI: (Piercing)

Complete the slice challenge in arcade mode with the samurai

Damage
||||

Speed
||||||||||

Range
|||||||

YUMI(HANKYU): 5 (piercing)

Damage
||||

Speed
||||||||||

Range
(MAX)

YUMI(DAIKYU): 5 (piercing)

Complete arcade mode with the samurai

Damage
|||||

Speed
|||||||

Range
(MAX)


========================<  ARMOR  >=============================(4.4.2)


DO-MARU ARMOR:

Slashing Resistance
||||||

Piercing Resistance
||||||

Bashing Resistance
||||

Warrior Speed
|||||



NIMAIDO ARMOR:

Defeat the samurai in arcade mode using the samurai.

Slashing Resistance
||||||

Piercing Resistance
||||||||||

Bashing Resistance
||||||

Warrior Speed
|||



========================<  COMBOS >=============================(4.4.3)

The Samurai uses quick accurate strikes. His combos are best executed
from a guard stance.  


++++++++++++++++++< SHORT RANGE >++++++++++++++++++++++++++++(4.4.3.1)


JODAN TACHI: 2 high chops

/\,/\


CHUDAN TACHI: mid slice, high slice

[],/\


GEDAN TACHI: low chop, high chop

X,/\


GEDAN JUTSU: high chop, mid slice, low sweep

/\,[],X


KINJUTSU STRIKE: high chop, low slice, high slice

/\,X,/\


KINJUTSU KOGIKI: 3 mid slices

[],[],[]


GEDAN SPIN: and arcing sword slash

R1



++++++++++++++++++< MEDIUM RANGE >++++++++++++++++++++++++++(4.4.3.2)


JODAN TSUKI: high slice, mid jab

/\,[]


CHUDAN TSUKI: mid slice, mid jab

[],[]


GEDAN TSUKI: low slice, mid jab

X,[]


FURIKAESHI JUTSU: 2 high slices, mid slice

/\,/\,[]


NAGANATAKA KOGIKI: mid slice, high slice, low slice

[],/\,X


KIKEN TAI CHI: mid slash, 2 low slashes

[],X,X


FURIKAESHI STRIKE: swinging strike at the opponents head

R1




++++++++++++++++++< SPECIAL ATTACK >+++++++++++++++++++++++++(4.4.3.3)


KONOBO BASH: the Samurai pulls out a konobo club and smashes it into his
enemy

x+[]




========================< TACTICS >=============================(4.4.4)


The Samurai is a defensive warrior. However, his dodging ability is 
lacking. Therfore, you'll have to rely on parrying to win. Many of his 
attacks are pretty quick so you should be able to get in attacks on slower 
fighters in between blocks. He also has a very quick ranged attack which you 
can use to weaken your enemies.



 
----------------------------<  PIRATE >----------------------------------(4.5) 


Pirates were seafaring warriors known to rob and steal merchant ships. Pirates 
weren't always criminals though. Many Pirates used to be soldiers or
privatiers in service of countries military. When the wars stopped, however, 
their was no money to be had thus many of these seamen took to pirating as a 
meams to an ends. 

 

========================< WEAPONS >=============================(4.5.1)


CUTLASS:

Damage
||||

Speed
|||||||

Range
||||


DAGGER:

Complete the target challenge in arcade mode with the Pirate

Damage
||||

Speed
||||||||||

Range
|


BOARDING PIKE:

Damage
|||||

Speed
|||||

Range
|||||||


PIKE:

Complete the slice challenge in arcade mode with the Pirate

Damage
||||

Speed
|||||||

Range
||||||||


FLINTLOCK PISTOL:

Damage
||||||

Speed
|||||||

Range
(MAX)


BLUNDERBUSS:

Complete arcade mode with the Pirate

Damage
||||||||||

Speed
|||||

Range
(MAX)


========================<  ARMOR  >=============================(4.5.2)


LEATHER COAT:

Slashing Resistance
x

Piercing Resistance
x

Bashing Resistance
x

Warrior Speed
||||||||||


PRIVATEER JACKET

Defeat the Pirate in arcade mode using the Pirate

Slashing Resistance
x

Piercing Resistance
x

Bashing Resistance
x

Warrior Speed
||||||||||



========================<  COMBOS >=============================(4.5.3)

The Pirate's combos have a very improvised feel to them. Yet, they are very 
effective. Especially those that combo straight into a ranged attack. These 
combos are the sweetest in the game inmy opinion.



++++++++++++++++++< SHORT RANGE >++++++++++++++++++++++++++++(4.5.3.1)

KEEN SWIPE: 2 mid slices

[],[]


NIMBLE SWIPE: low slash, mid slash

X,[]


BALEFUL RUSH: 2 high slashes, headbutt

/\,/\,/\


COLD SHOULDER: high slash, shoulder charge, gunshot

/\.[].()


DEBILITATING RIPOSTE: High slash, Low slash, kick

/\,X,[]


ADDLED RUSH: mid slash, high slash, headbutt

[],/\,/\


HIGH SEAS PUNT: low kick 

R1



++++++++++++++++++< MEDIUM RANGE  >++++++++++++++++++++++++++(4.5.3.2)



CORSAIR's PUMMEL: low stab, high strike

X,/\


RUINOUS TAP:2 high stabs, mid butt strike

/\,/\,[]


SEADOG WALLOP: high stab mid stab, mid strike

/\,[],[]


MALICIOUS TAP:2 mid stabs, mid butt strike

[],/\,[]


MARAUDER'S WALLOP: 2 mid stabs, mid strike

[],[],[]


WALK THE PLANK: mid stab, verticle slash, gun shot

[],X,()


DEFENESTRARING STRIKE: whirling pike strike

R1



++++++++++++++++++< SPECIAL ATTACK >+++++++++++++++++++++++++(4.5.3.3)

GRENADO TOSS: Throws a grenado that will explode after a short time doing 
significant damage

/\,() 


========================< TACTICS >=============================(4.5.4)

Guns, Guns, Guns. The Pirate is all about them. You have no armor so parry and
dodge. Try to find an opening in your opponents defenses and use either the 
COLD SHOULDER, or WALK THE PLANK combos to dispatch them. Don't forget to 
throw a few grenados to keep your opponent on edge.




----------------------------<  NINJA  >----------------------------------(4.6)

Ninjas evolved from an opressive hierarchal society. Most Ninjas began as
peasants and farmers. In fact, their weapons were often modified farming 
tools. The main tools of the Ninja were deception and misdirection. Ninjas
were so effective at this that they were often employed by the very leaders
they evolved to oppose.



========================< WEAPONS >=============================(4.6.1)


NINJATO:

Damage
|||||

Speed
||||||||

Range
||||


WAKIZASHI:

Complete the target challenge in arcade mode with the ninja

Damage
|||||

Speed
||||||||||

Range
||


KUSARIGAMA: (slashing)

Damage
||||

Speed
||||||||

Range
||||||

KYOKETSU SHOGE: (piercing)

Complete the slice challenge in arcade mode with the ninja

Damage
|||

Speed
||||||||||

Range
||||||


SHURIKEN:

Damage
|||

Speed
||||||||||

Range
(MAX)


BLOW DARTS: 2 (piercing)

Complete arcade mode with the ninja

Damage
|||||||||| (Damage over time)

Speed
||||||||

Range
(MAX)


========================<  ARMOR  >=============================(4.6.2)


SHINOBI SHOZOKU:

Slashing Resistance
X

Piercing Resistance
X

Bashing Resistance
X

Warrior Speed
||||||||||



TATAMI-DO:

Slashing Resistance
X

Piercing Resistance
X

Bashing Resistance
X

Warrior Speed
||||||||||
========================<  COMBOS >=============================(4.6.3)



++++++++++++++++++< SHORT RANGE >++++++++++++++++++++++++++++(4.6.3.1)

SILENT BLOSSOM: 2 high slashes, mid slash

/\,/\,[]


SHADOW BLADE: high slash, mid slash, low slash

/\,[],X


RISING BLOSSOM:mid slash, high slice, mid slash

[],/\,[]


RISING BLADE: 2 mid slashes, upward slice

[],[],X


DEADLY BLOSSOM: low slash, high slash, mid slash

X,/\,[]


SHADOW FURY: high slash, low slice, spinning slash, high slash

/\,X,[],/\


DAIKENTAIJUTSU ATTACK: 2 mid slashes, high slash, high kick

[],[],/\,/\


NINJITSU KICK: high kick

R1



++++++++++++++++++< MEDIUM RANGE >++++++++++++++++++++++++++++(4.6.3.1)

EVISCERATING FLURRY: high slash, mid slash, elbow thrust

/\,[],/\


IMMOBILIZING TEMPEST: high slash, low slash, kick

/\,X,X


RENDING FLURRY: 2 mid slashes, elbow thrust

[],[],/\


LACERATING FLURRY: low slash, mid slash, high slash

X,[],/\


CARVING THORNS: 2 high slashes, low slash, high slash

/\,/\,X,/\


INTANGLING THORNS: mid slash, high slash, low slash, high slash

[],/\,X,/\


STRIKING PALM: 2 low slashes, mid slash, palm strike

X,X,[],/\


LIGHTNING PALM: Palm strike

R1


++++++++++++++++++< SPECIAL ATTACK >++++++++++++++++++++++++++(4.6.3.1)


BLACK EGG: Probably the most useful special attack in the game. the ninja 
throws a cloud of powdered glass at his enemy stunning him temporarily.

X,() 






========================< TACTICS >=============================(4.6.4)

The ninja is one of the most agile warriors in the game. Use this to your 
advantage dodging and rolling to get behind your opponent. He also has 
the most useful special weapon in the game, the black egg. When your
enemy gets close throw it at them. They'll be stunned for a good period 
of time run in and tear them up. Oh, and just in case be sure you've 
polished up your parrying.




----------------------------< KNIGHT >----------------------------------(4.7) 

Knights were holy warriors in survice to thier king and to god. Or, so they 
would have you believe. More often knights fought for gold, glory, and fame.
Knights who achieved enough wealth and recognition would have the most 
advanced armor and weapons to bring to bare.   



========================< WEAPONS >=============================(4.7.1)



BROADSWORD: (Slashing)

Damage
||||

Speed
|||||||

Range
||||

MACE: (Bashing)

Complete Target Challenge in arcade mode with Knight

Damage
|||||

Speed
|||||

Range
||||

POLEAXE: (Piercing)

Damage
||||

Speed
|||||||

Range
|||||||

HALBERD: (Piercing)

Complete Slice Challenge in arcade mode with Knight

Damage
|||||

Speed
|||||

Range
|||||||

LIGHT CROSSBOW: (Piercing)

Damage
||||||

Speed
|||||

Range 
(MAX)


HEAVY CROSSBOW: (Piercing)

Complete arcade mode with Knight

Damage
||||||||

Speed
|||

Range
(MAX)

========================<  ARMOR  >=============================(4.7.2)



MAXIMILIAN FULLPLATE:

Slashing Resistants
||||||||||

Piercing Resistants
||||||||||

Bashing Resistants
||||||||||

Warrior Speed
|

COAT OF PLATES:

Defeat Knight in Arcade Mode using Knight

Slashing Resistants
||||||||||

Piercing Resistants
||||||

Bashing Resistants
||||||

Warrior Speed
||



========================<  COMBOS >=============================(4.7.3)

The knight's combos are faster than one would think. Also, they do a
substantial amount of damage. If you use the mace instead of the broadsword
all of your short range attacks will become bashing attacks.


++++++++++++++++++< SHORT RANGE >++++++++++++++++++++++++++(4.7.3.1)


CHAMPION'S STRENGTH: 2 high slashes

/\,/\


CHAMPION'S PROWESS: mid slash, high slash

[],/\


CHAMPION'S MIGHT: low slash, high slash

X,/\


SENTINEL'S REBUTTAL: high slash, mid slash, low slash

/\,[],X


CRUSADER'S SHIELD: mid slash, mid slash, shield smash

[],[],[]


HILT OF JUSTICE: low slash, low slash, pommel bash 

X,X,/\


POMMEL SMASH: smack opponent on head with pommel

R1


++++++++++++++++++< MEDIUM RANGE >++++++++++++++++++++++++(4.7.3.2)

FORCEFUL BLOW: high stab, mid bash

/\,[]


CRUSHING BLOW: low stab, mid bash

X,[]


POLEARM VAULT: high stab, high chop, kick

/\,/\,[]


GUARDIAN'S VENGEANCE: mid slash, high chop, low slash

[],/\,X


OVERHEAD SLAM: mid slash, mid stab, high chop

[],[],/\


IRON BOOT: Vaults forward kicking

R1

++++++++++++++++++< SPECIAL ATTACK >++++++++++++++++++++++(4.7.3.3)

MORNING STAR CRUSH:

Knight smashes a chained flail into the face of his opponent
[]+X



========================< TACTICS >=============================(4.7.4)

Well, what can I say about the knight. He's got the highest armor in 
the game, some seriously punishing attacks, and he can defend with a shield.
He may seem slow at first but once you get to using him you'll see that he
pulls his weight nicely. The best tactic with the knight is to hold your 
ground and when the time is right unleash his surprisingly quick combos to 
take down your opponent. 





----------------------------<  CENTURION >--------------------------(4.8) 

Centurions led the troops for the Roman army. Most centurions achieved their 
rank by surviving many wars, Thus, the centurion was more than just a leader 
he was a hardened veteran.    



========================< WEAPONS >=============================(4.8.1)

GLADIUS: 

Damage
|||||

Speed
|||||||

Range
|||


SPATHA:

Complete Target Challenge in Arcade Mode using Centurion

Damage:
||||

Speed:
||||||||||

Range:
||||


LANCEA:

Damage:
||||

Speed:
|||||||

Range:
||||||


HASTA:

Complete Slice Challenge in Arcade Mode using Centurion

Damage:
|||||

Speed:
|||||

Range:
||||||


PLUMBATA:

Damage:
|||

Speed:
||||||||||

Range:
(MAX)


PILUM:

Complete in Arcade Mode using Centurion

Damage:
|||||

Speed:
|||||||

Range:
(MAX)

========================<  ARMOR  >=============================(4.8.2)



LORICA SEGMENTATA:

Slashing Resistants
||||||||||

Piercing Resistants
||||||||||

Bashing Resistants
||||||

Warrior Speed
|||

LORICA HAMATA:

Defeat Centurion in Arcade Mode using Centurion

Slashing Resistants
||||||

Piercing Resistants
|||||

Bashing Resistants
|||||

Warrior Speed
||||



========================<  COMBOS >=============================(4.8.3)'

The centurian seems like a lumbering oaf at first. But, despite the 
lack of speed he can do some serious damage 


++++++++++++++++++< SHORT RANGE >++++++++++++++++++++++++++(4.8.3.1)

NECK REAPER: 2 high slashes

/\,/\


DISSECTING BLADE: mid slash, high slash

[],/\


CROSS CUT SLASH: low slash, high slash

X,/\


CRIPPLING SLASH: high chop, mid slash, low slash

/\,[],X


PHALANX ASSAULT: mid slash, mid slash, shield bash

[],[],[]


LEGION'S HAMMER: mid slash, low slash, high chop

[],X,/\


PHALANX SHOVE: shield bash

R1



++++++++++++++++++< MEDIUM RANGE >++++++++++++++++++++++(4.8.3.3)

PIERCING STING: high stab, mid stab

/\,[]


UNYIELDING STING: 2 mid stabs

[],[]


VIGILANT STING:low stab, mid stab

X, []


SOLDIER'S ASSUALT: high stab, high stab, mid slash

/\,/\,[]


COMMANDING SWEEP: mid stab, high stab, low slash

[],/\,X


PUNISHING ONSLAUGHT: mid stab, low slash, spinning slash

[],X,[]


PUNISHING SPIN: spin slashing opponent

R1

++++++++++++++++++< SPECIAL ATTACK >++++++++++++++++++++++(4.8.3.4)

FALX GUT: slash enemies with a long curved blade

[]+X

========================< TACTICS >=============================(4.8.4)


The Centurian is very slow but don't let that fool you he can deliver 
some punishing blows. Like the Spartan his attacks will come from behind 
his shield. So, the centurian is a defensive fighter. Your best stratagy
is to hide behind your shield an pick your moment to strike. The spear 
combos are your best bet. 



  
.................................< TROPHIES >............................(1.0)


Trophy: A Head of the Competition

Rank: Bronze

Difficulty: Low (but boy is it teadious)

Description: Decapitate 100 enemies as the primary player

How to: Playing as the samurai (making sure your player one) fight against a 
computer in battle mode (or an uncontrolled player in multiplayer if 
your lazy) and use his Fatality. Remember you do these by using the special
attack, []+X in this case, when your opponent is at critical health. Do
this a hundred times.  


Trophy: That Was Sparta!

Rank: Silver

Difficulty: Low (again teadious though)

Description: kill 300 Spartans as the primary player

How to: Just go into battle mode and keep fighting Spartans. If you have a 
friend who will let you kill him repeatedly that works too. Do this three 
hundred times. 


Trophy: Tournament to Kill 

Rank: Silver

Difficulty: don't know 

Description: Win 10 online tournaments as the primary player

How to: Your supposed to win ten online tournaments. I would love to complete
this trophy but I havn't been able to find a match online. 


Trophy: Pin Cushion

Rank: Bronze

Difficulty: Low 

Description: Stick 4 projectiles in a single opponent as the primary player

How to: For starters you'll have to choose a warrior who has at least four 
ranged weapons(ie: Ninja, Samurai, Centurion, or Apache). Then, stick 
four of said weapons in your enemy.


Trophy: Against All Odds

Rank: Bronze

Difficulty: High 

Description: Defeat 25 warriors in survival mode as the primary player

How to: Become really really good at killing enemies, because your gonna have
to kill twenty five of them in a row. The Samurai is my best suggestion for 
this, To date I've got a record of twenty two with him. Parrying won't hurt 
either.


Trophy: Flesh Wound

Rank: Bronze

Difficulty: Moderate

Description: Perform a final strike on an opponent after your arm has been 
sliced off as the primary player

How to: This will just kinda happen. It helps if you've got a friend who 
will let you kill him once he chops off your arm. 


Trophy: On Death's Door

Rank: Bronze

Difficulty: Moderate

Description: As the primary player, kill an opponent while at critical health
with your leg and arm injured.

How to: Again this is going to happen when it happens. You'll have to take a
advantage of the moment when it comes. And, friends are still good to have 
for this one.


Trophy: Right on Time

Rank: Bronze 

Difficulty: ?

Description: perform only perfectly timed strikes to defeat an enemy as the 
primary player.

How to: Honestly I don't remember getting this one, and I'm not sure what they 
consider "perfectly timed", but I got it without trying so it must not be that
hard 


Trophy: Black Knight

Rank: Silver

Difficulty:Low

Description: Remove four limbs from the Knight during a single match as the
primary player. 

How to: This one would be kind of hard if it weren't for this little trick.
Using the Pirate count to Fi...er three and throw grenados at the Knight.
it may not be holy but after a few tries the explosion should turn him 
into a torso.


Trophy: Deadliest Arsenal

Rank: GHold (?!?)

Difficulty: Low

Description: Unlock every weapon and armor available for every warrior as 
the primary  player

How to: Simply complete arcade mode with each warrior making sure to \
complete all challenges as they appear.


Trophy: Shishkabob

Rank: Bronze

Difficulty: Moderate

Description: Remove an enemies head with a projectile and stick it into a
wall as the primary player.

How to: For this you'll have to use a warrior with a spear or javelin 
ranged weapon (ie: Viking, Spartan, or Centurion). Keep tossing 
pointy things your enemy's way (preferably at close range). If it takes off
their head and sticks it into the wall or floor the trophies yours.

Trophy: Who's Deadliest Now

Rank: Bronze

Difficulty: High

Description: Defeat arcade mode on deadliest difficulty as the Ninja, the 
Viking, and the knight.

How to: Just do it. You can change the difficulty in the options. 



.................................<    FAQ   >............................(1.0)






.................................< ACKNOWLEDGMENTS >.....................(1.0)


Thanks to my friend for lighting the preverbial fire beneath my backside.
Thanks to my wife for her support and for helping write when I was tired.