The King of Fighters 1999 - Evolution
Sega Dreamcast
Rowin Mitchell - reno12@nospam.pacbell.net
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Iori Yagami DM/SDM Striker Combination FAQ
version 0.2
Last Updated 10:17 AM 1/8/02


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Table of Contents
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1. Introduction
2. How to use this guide in gameplay
3. How to read this guide
4. Striker Layout's
	4.1 The New Heroes Team
	4.2 The Fatal Fury Team
	4.3 The Art of Fighting Team
	4.4 The Ikari Team
	4.5 The Psycho Soldiers Team
	4.6 The Women's Team
	4.7 The Korea Team
	4.8 Kyo Kusanagi
	4.9 Kyo-1 and Kyo 2
	4.0.1 Krizalid (Form 2)
5. FAQ Questions
6. What's Updated
7. Copyright



1. Introduction

	This is the 3rd FAQ ive written for GameFAQ's (or the site that im 
allowing to host this)  and im happy to say im pretty happy on writing it.  
Although this FAQ is intended for those who are Iori Yagami fans and can use 
him in any pinch situation, it can also be used by beginners who can pull 
off Iori's Maiden Masher or Reverse Talon Comb; Desperation Move or Super 
Desperation Move.  With this in mind, this FAQ is not ment to have people 
be able to master pulling this off with lightning fast progress or not being 
able to pull it off altogether, so I say that if you have trouble doing any 
of the moves that ive stated, I suggest that you practice until your able 
to pull it off.

	Also note, this is NOT an Iori walkthrough on how to use his SDM's or 
DM's
so unless you know them and can pull them off this FAQ will help you become 
even 
more deadlier, if you dont know how then I suggest that you read other FAQ's 
and 
figure out how to do them.


2. How to use this guide in gameplay

	The guide that your reading now is mostly useful in any mode in which 
you can use a Striker in and have it connect.  There is really not that much 
I can say since every one who plays KoF 99 differs in one way, so I suggest 
that you take time to practice out on how to do this , before flaming me about 
not being able to pull something off.



3. How to read this guide

	The reading of this guide is simple, and barely needs an explanation 
on how to read.. but some facts do need a definite example of.

EX:

Name: "Obvious"

SDM/DM Attack: "Will stand for how easy it is to pull off the move, the smaller 
the number, the harder the timing is for it to be done. Most of the time, 
you will see N/A in its place instead, which stands for not being able to 
pull off any move before or after the SDM"

SDM/DM Attack Move: Tells you what DM or SDM to use here. 

(you will see something in () here only if something needs to be noted out)
	
	Explanation on how to pull off the SDM/DM Here
	


4. Striker Layout 

	4.1 New Heroes Team


Name: K`
SDM/DM Attack: 75%
SDM/DM Attack Move: Maiden Masher

	To pull this off requires mostly timing on your part for you must allow 
K` to connect with the first hit of his striker attack.  After that you can 
pull off the Maiden Masher and allow it to connect for its full amount of 
hits.  If you miss out on the timing on this, you can wait till K` does his 
second hit of his Striker attack, but since he knock's them in the air, you 
must be able to pull off the SDM or DM before their about to fall on the ground


Name: Maxima
SDM/DM Attack: 100%
SDM/DM Attack Move: Maiden Masher

	Out of the New Heroes Team, the other 3 members of the group have the 
easiest time of all in helping Iori pull off his SDM or DM, the only thing 
about Maxima is that on his Striker Attack, you must wait until Maxima grabs 
and turns them around for the actual hit.  If you pull it off any earlier, 
then the Maiden Masher will connect but with less hits in it.


Name: Benimaru Nikaido
SDM/DM Attack: 100%
SDM/DM Attack Move: Maiden Masher

	Since Benimaru's basically does his Electric Trigger as a Striker 
attack, all you have to do is wait for the grab and then pull off the move, 
or you can wait and let Beni get some damage in and then let Iori do his move.


Name: Shingo Yabuki
SDM/DM Attack: 100%
SDM/DM Attack Move: Maiden Masher

	Shingo's Striker attack doesn't require any timing for you to pull off 
the move, there is no way you can mess up trying to pull off this move since 
Shingo grabs and holds the opponent for you to attack.



	4.2 The Fatal Fury Team

Name: Terry Bogard
SDM/DM Attack: 20% to 5% (depending on striker range)
SDM/DM Attack Move: Maiden Masher

	The legendary Hungry Wolf has a definate speed in his striker range, 
what makes this even harder is that Terry can switch his striker attack 
depending on the distance of your opponent, so ill break this down for you 
to master both close and distance attacking with him.

Close Range:

	To pull off the close range Maiden Masher, you have to time yourself 
very carefully on how fast your opponent land's from the Overhead Geyser (im 
not sure if this is called Dunk Geyser, but ill refer to it as Overhead 
Geyser).  
To time this just right, wait until the opponent is launched in the air and 
then do the Maiden Masher while the opponent is falling.  If your timing is 
right, you can SDM or DM them before they hit the ground (the timing on this 
is just like K`s only that the timing to pull this off is very short.

Long Range:
	
	Since Terry does his Power Geyser at a distance which is ahead of Iori, 
the timing on this is very short since you have to pull off the Maiden Masher 
BEFORE the Geyser launches them in the air.  Your best bet on having this 
work is to prepare for the Maiden Masher to hit while Terry's Striker Attack 
is ready to hit and connect.  But then again you ask yourself that Iori's 
Striker Call animation is being done while Terry comes out and is over when 
Terry hits them.  That is why timing is important on doing this move.  But 
there is another easier way on doing this, the way to do that is to wait after 
the Geyser hits and when their falling from the air, do the Maiden Masher 
before they hit the ground.


Name: Andy Bogard
SDM/DM Attack: 30%
SDM/DM Attack Move: Maiden Masher
(Light Punch Maiden Masher)

	Andy's Zan Ei Ken as a striker attack is useful, but way too quick to 
be pulled off to combo into the Maiden Masher. But it can be done, to do it 
after,before or during the Zan Ei Ken attack do a Light Punch version Maiden 
Masher.  Since the Strong Punch Maiden Masher is too slow to connect by seconds 
after the Zan Ei Ken connects, you can instead use a Light Punch version which 
will allow you to make up the lag time in the connection hit.


Name: Joe Higashi
SDM/DM Attack: 100%
SDM/DM Attack Move: Maiden Masher

	Out of the Fatal Fury Team, Joe's striker attack is the most easiest 
to pull off, the easiest way to pull it off, is to let the first set of rapid 
punches that Joe does on his striker attack connect, and then do the Maiden 
Masher while those are hitting.
  

Name: Mai Shiranui
SDM/DM Attack: N/A
SDM/DM Attack Move: Maiden Masher or Talon Comb Combo

	I wish it wasn't so but it is, Mai Shiranui's Striker attack cannot 
combine with any of Iori's DM's.  The reason for this is the lag time that 
Iori's striker call animation has on it.  Although it is possible to do the 
Maiden Masher button presses while Mai is being called out, it doesn't have 
enough time to connect with the opponent since Mai's attack lift's them off 
of the ground before Iori can touch them.



	
	4.3 The Art of Fighting Team


Name: Ryo Sakazaki
SDM/DM Attack: 75%
SDM/DM Attack Move: Maiden Masher

	It seems that the "Invincible Dragon's" Ko Ho will allow enough time 
for Iori to combo with the Maiden Masher.  To pull this off is very simple, 
allow Ryo's Ko Ho (i refer to his Ground projectile as Koho-ken rather than 
what the in game manual says which is Ko Ho.) to hit the opponent, once it 
connects wait for the stun 
animation of them jerking back and pull off the Maiden Masher.  This is mostly 
simple since the animation for the stun will slow down everything for a small 
amount of time for you to DM or SDM them with authority.


Name: Robert Garcia
SDM/DM Attack: 100%
SDM/DM Attack Move: Maiden Masher

	Unlike Ryo's Striker hit, Robert's is extremely easy to pull off and 
to punish an opponent with even more authority than before.  For this to work 
allow Robert's short Ryuuko Rambu (I think thats what its called, Im not 
certain for sure if thats it) to hit for 3 hits and then use the Maiden Masher. 
If your extremely good, you can wait up to about 5 hits and then wait to connect 
with the Maiden Masher.


Name: Yuri Sakazaki
SDM/DM Attack: 40%
SDM/DM Attack Move: Talon Slash
(Maiden Masher is almost Impossible to pull off)

	The Younger Sazaki team member was almost a 0 when I first started this, 
but in respect she is the first to instead let Iori use his Talon Slash against 
them.  The problem with Yuri is that her Cho Upper animation is too quick 
to pull off the Maiden Masher in time, so the Reverse Talon Slash DM or SDM 
will do instead.  On pulling this off allow Yuri to do her Cho Upper for 2 
hits (what I mean by "2 hits" is how many times she has to touch the ground 
for her to do her uppercut, not the amount of hits in just 1 uppercut).  When 
the opponent begins to fall  after her second hit preform the Reverse Talon 
Slash while their falling.  If your timing is right you should grab them out 
of midair and add on for more damage.


Name: Takuma Sakazaki
SDM/DM Attack: 0% (75% in theory)
SDM/DM Attack Move: Maiden Masher
(Only Will Allow 1 Hit with DM or SDM)

	Takuma is one of those that I wished would of worked with but instead 
didn't in my theory.  Although it is possible for someone to be able to pull 
off the Maiden Masher and the Haoh Shi Ko Ken at the same time, both will 
however cancel each other out resulting in 1 Strong Punch worth of damage.  
What I mean by this is a small example,  Lets say we have Iori and Takuma 
vs. Takuma and Kyo.  If you call out Takuma as your Striker and then perform 
Iori's Maiden Masher, the Maiden Masher will connect, BUT the Haoh Shi Ko 
Ken will connect and cancel out the Maiden Masher no matter how fast you do 
either move this also counts vice versa.  It seems that the Striker has a 
priority 
over the player in this battle.  If there is a way to cheat out of this, 
I would be grateful to post it here.




	4.4 The Ikari Team


Name: Leona
SDM/DM Attack: 80%
SDM/DM Attack Move: Maiden Masher
(No hits lost)

	With Leona's striker attack, you must look at her carefully on when 
you time the Maiden Masher. Since Leona doesn't come in and attack but instead 
attacks while coming in you have to wait until she slides on the ground and 
you see the explosion in front of the opponent.  In other words, all Leona's 
first hit to connect and her second hit to connect as well, but before the 
opponent's stun animation sets perform the Maiden Masher for full connection. 
And since Leona's striker only hits twice, all you have to do is perform the 
Maiden masher for full connection.


Name: Clark Steel
SDM/DM Attack: N/A
SDM/DM Attack Move: Maiden Masher or Talon Comb

	For all Clark fans, im sorry to say but this is another move in which 
wont connect whatsoever.  It seems that once Clark grabs his opponent for 
the Striker attack, it is almost impossible for Iori to follow up with an 
SDM or a DM.  You could perform the Talon Comb AFTER Clark's attack, but its 
almost near impossible since their not falling at an angle in which you can 
grab out for a connection.


Name: Ralf Jones
SDM/DM Attack: 50% or 100%?
SDM/DM Attack Move: Maiden Masher

	Attacking with Ralf can seam either easy or hard depending on how you 
see it.  For this to work you must allow Ralf's first hit to miss alltogether 
and must hope that his Galactica Phantom connects.  If it does, wait for the 
stun animation which will cause slowdown a bit, when that happens perform 
the Maiden Masher.  Dont do it afterwards or else the Galactia Phantom will 
knock them farther from you.  Which means doing this will result to nothing. 
But if performed correctly, this attack can take off about 50% of your 
opponent's lifebar.


Name: Whip
SDM/DM Attack: 20%
SDM/DM Attack Move: Maiden Masher

	Whip is one of the most proficient people in which it is difficult to 
pull off moves altogether.  I'll try to explain in as best detail as I can 
but I cant guarantee anything.  One of Whip's hit during her striker attack 
should knock the opponent in the air.  While their airborne wait for them 
to come down enough for you to perform the Maiden Masher.  Basically this 
is the only time in which you can do this, doing it afterwards wont allow 
Whip to make any connecting hits.




	4.5 The Psycho Soldiers Team


Name: Athena Asamiya
SDM/DM Attack: N/A
SDM/DM Attack Move: Maiden Masher or Talon Comb

	Athena's Shining Crystal Bit (well what looks like it), does not allow 
enough time for the actual connection any type of SDM or DM.


Name: Sie Kensou
SDM/DM Attack: N/A
SDM/DM Attack Move: Maiden Masher or Talon Comb

	No matter how you see it, Kensou's is basically the most useless Striker 
in the game with only 1 hit that represents his attack, its useless to want 
to try and combo on this.


Name: Chin Gentsai
SDM/DM Attack: 20% 
SDM/DM Attack Move: Maiden Masher
(1 Hit)

	Like Takuma, Chin also has a priority over Iori but unlike Takuma in 
which timing is not a big issue, Chin's is almost near impossible to pull 
off.  To pull of an attack with Chin, you must not let Chin get the first 
hit in or else it will cancel out and 1 strong punch worth of damage will 
be counted.  Instead you must perform the Maiden Masher within seconds of 
calling Chin out to attack.


Name: Bao
SDM/DM Attack: 20%
SDM/DM Attack Move: Maiden Masher
(2 hits)

	Just like Takuma and Chin, Bao also has some problems with letting Iori 
in to attack.  Timing with this is just like with Chin, you must call out 
Bao and then perform the Maiden Masher BEFORE Bao fires his Psycho Ball.  If 
your timing is right Iori will attack and Bao will fire his Psycho Ball 
resulting in damage.  The only thing bad about this is that only 2 hits will 
connect for damage. 




	4.6 The Women's Team


Name: King
SDM/DM Attack: 30%
SDM/DM Attack Move: Maiden Masher
(4 hits)

	Since King is naturally faster than Iori, her Illusion Dance Striker 
attack hits a bit quicker than some of the other Strikers that I have mentioned 
here.  But to pull this off you must pull off Iori's Maiden Masher before 
King connects with her 3rd hit of her Illusion Dance, this is most difficult 
one to pull off since your timing must be down to the wire on it or else King 
will be kicking her opponent in the air while finishing up her Dance.


Name: Blue Mary Ryan
SDM/DM Attack: N/A
SDM/DM Attack Move: Maiden Masher or Talon Comb

	Another 0% striker gone to waste.  Unfortunately calling her out for 
a striker attack and SDM or DM'ing off of it is almost totally impossible 
since there is an animation delay into the attack.


Name: Li Xiangfei
SDM/DM Attack: N/A
SDM/DM Attack Move: Maiden Masher or Talon Comb

	Sorry Xiangfei fans, but she has no actual striker attack so unless 
you want to combo off of a taunting attack go ahead and do it.


Name: Kasumi Todo
SDM/DM Attack: 20%
SDM/DM Attack Move: Maiden Masher

	SDM'ing or DM'ing with Kasumi is almost impossible, but is not 
difficult.  Unlike that of Takuma, Chin, Bao and King which require timing 
down to the wire, Kasumi's is not that difficult. What you must do in order 
to SDM or DM off of it is to allow Kasumi to connect with her 1st striker 
hit, but you must afterwards perform the Maiden Masher before Kasumi can throw 
the opponent or else Iori's SDM or DM will not make a connection for attacking.




	4.7 The Korea Team


Name: Kim Kaphwan
SDM/DM Attack: N/A
SDM/DM Attack Move: Maiden Masher or Talon Comb

	Kim's striker attack when he first enter's is basically too high for 
a SDM or DM to connect no matter how fast you are to pull of the SDM or DM


Name: Chang Koehan
SDM/DM Attack: N/A
SDM/DM Attack Move: Maiden Masher or Talon Comb

	Like Kim, Chang comes in as his striker attack, attacking and also like 
Clark, once he connects it is almost impossible to SDM or DM aginst it.


Name: Choi Bounge
SDM/DM Attack: 30%
SDM/DM Attack Move: Talon Comb

	Unlike the rest of his team, Chang will allow a connection for an attack 
BUT the Maiden Masher will not connect.  Instead use the Talon Comb which 
will allow an instant connection while their being hit in the air.


Name: Jhun Hoon
SDM/DM Attack: N/A
SDM/DM Attack Move: Maiden Masher or Talon Comb

	Like Kim and Chang, Jhun will not allow a connection when he first 
attacks so basically there is no wait to SDM or DM in.




	4.8 Kyo Kusanagi


Name: Kyo Kusanagi
SDM/DM Attack: 0% - 20%
SDM/DM Attack Move: Maiden Masher or Talon Comb
(There is a simple rule that must be followed in this, is that while Kyo is 
charging for his SDM Orochinagi, the opponent must NOT touch Kyo until he 
releases his Orochinagi for the attack.)

	You would think that Kyo and Iori's feud would stem towards the depths 
but thats not the case in KoF'99.  Just like the Hong Kong Manga's Kyo and 
Iori can 
do a Striker team up if pulled off correctly but there is a Downside to both 
of Iori and Kyo's attacks.

Orochinagi x Maiden Masher:

        If you decide to call Kyo out and to let his hopes down while Iori 
takes all the glory this move is for you =p.  The very first thing you must 
worry about is that Kyo must NOT touch the opponent with his Orochinagi SDM 
or else the move goes to bust.  How this works is simple. Have Kyo called 
in as a striker, as soon as Kyo jumps in perform Iori's Maiden Masher.  If 
your timing is just right Iori should connect with his Maiden Masher and begin 
to attack his opponent, while this is going on Kyo should be already done 
charging and should of done his Orochinagi.  The disappointing thing about 
this move is that while Iori is doing his Maiden Masher, the Orochinagi will 
not hit for damage, although it will pass through the opponent.


Orochinagi x Talon Comb

        For most people, this is the move that must have a priority of 
connection since it takes away 50% of the opponent's lifebar with just this 
combination alone.  The steps for pulling this off are just like those in 
the doing the Orochinagi x Maiden Masher combination, but for those who dont 
read alot ill put it here for you ^_^.  Have Kyo called in as a striker, as 
soon as Kyo comes in, perform Iori's Talon Comb DM.  Now since Iori literally 
has to turn in place and do a leap across to grab the opponent, Kyo will of 
been fully charged and would of released his Orochinagi.  While the opponent 
is being stunned by this blow, Iori should of make connecting hit with his 
Talon Comb to add on more to the damage factor. Also note, just like the 
Orochinagi x Maiden Masher, Kyo must NOT touch the opponent until he releases 
his Orochinagi




	4.9 Kyo 1 and Kyo 2

	Basically there is no need for a sheet for both of them since 
their both pratically the same person just with different moves, but I will 
state 
this, it is possible to DM or SDM with the Maiden Masher with them and here 
is how.  Kyo's R.E.D. Kick must miss, instead let his 1st appendage kick make 
a connecting hit and perform the Maiden Masher before the 2nd Kick.  




	4.0.1 Krizalid - Form 2

	Just like Kyo 1 and 2 I will not make a sheet for Krizalid.  In pulling 
this off with Krizalid is virtually impossible.  None of Iori's SDM or DM 
will connect whatsoever since Krizalid once called in as a striker is too 
close to the opponenet to actually let in another attck from Iori 




4. FAQ Questions


	Q. Why is this FAQ is soley based around Iori's Maiden Masher SDM/DM 
instead of his Talon Comb SDM/DM?

	A. From my opinion, the Talon Comb is ment as a long range SDM/DM and 
can be easily be canceled by a kick since it has no air priority, so I figured 
that I would base it around the Maiden Masher since there is more of a chance 
of it actually connecting.


	Q. Why are you referring to to DM/SDM's in the reverse order by saying 
SDM/DM?

	A. Its my force of habit that doesn't stem from this game. When I 
remember playing CvsSNK and actually seeing his Maiden Masher, I was 
impressed on how it looks better than the KoF Version of it, but when I played 
in Capcom Groove and did a Level 3 Maiden Masher on my opponent, I extremely 
liked how it looked, so therefore I started to say SDM in front of DM and 
it goes with say in this FAQ.

	Q. How come move "x" isnt working with striker "y"? You said it was 
"z%" of ease and I cant even do it.

	A. Dont think that you will be able to pull off striker attacks with 
Iori just like that. It took patience not skill (I repeat PATIENCE) to be 
able to pull off some of these techniques.  Simply trying to do it one time 
and crying about it wont amount to anything, remember practice makes perfect.


	Q. I found out an easier way to pull of SDM/DM "X" with striker "Y" 

	A. Well in that case. Tell me and ill post it in my next FAQ update, 
just remember to be as descriptive as you can on how to pull it off and how 
easy or hard it is to do. You will also receive credit on this notion as well


	Q. Why do you refer "Reverse Talon Comb" as being "Talon Comb"

	A. Reverse Talon Comb, Talon Comb, what is the difference other than 
the power and the starting motion of both SDM and DM.  There is no simple 
explination why I refer to it like this, other than looking at the flow sheet 
that I wrote before typing this out


	Q. HEY! YOU HAVE STRIKER "X" WRONG STRIKER NAME MOVE UP THERE!!!!!!

	A. If I have a striker move name wrong in my FAQ, it wouldn't hurt to 
email me and tell me the correct name or spelling for it.  I wouldn't mind 
fixing it and giving you credit for telling me it I only own 2 KoF Games 
(excluding Evolution) and im not guaranteed to be able to get everything right 
in here.  Also if you do decide to email me about something like this, typing 
your email out in all caps will not help me out whatsoever, in fact if 
something like that is done it will be uses to fuel the flames which burn 
inside of Shingo =p


	Q. Your description for how to pull off Striker Move "X" with SDM/DM 
"Y" is off. Can I revise it for you in a much simpler way.

	A. Knowing myself, this FAQ is far from 100% perfect, so if you can 
do that for me then sure, the only thing that I ask is that if your hosting 
this FAQ on your own personal website that you DO NOT make the changes just 
to your FAQ, but instead email me with those changes so I can fix it and send 
the revised copy out to the sites in which I gave permission to host it from.


	Q. Can I post your FAQ on my website?

	A. Sure you can, the only thing that I ask is that you notify me when 
it is put up.  The only thing that I do ask is that you make no changes to 
my FAQ in any way, shape or form. 




6. Whats Updated?

0.2:
	Many character name fixes and/or the addition of their last name
	Fixed up some of the names of the attacks
	Changed those characters who could'nt striker with Iori to 0% to N/A
	Fixed Takuma's theory %
	Minor spelling corrections


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