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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
{{StrengthsAndWeaknesses
| description =EX Kyo is a balanced fighter that has tools to fight at all ranges. In neutral, he has access to a grounded projectile, a good 623, and a super backdash, alongside some decent pokes for controlling space with. Up close, he has an excellent pressure tool in his air command normal that allows for strong blockstrings and also works as a good crossup. His combo game from heavies is excellent due to his special launcher and his multiple hard knockdown finishers. He also benefits from cornering the opponent, as he gets access to more damaging corner combos. His main weakness is his pretty weak low confirm options.}}


== Changes from Previous Versions ==


== Normal Moves ==
'''98 to 98UM'''


'''Close'''
Normals:
*cl. A/B/C/D are cancel-able.
*cl. A/B are chain-able
*cl. A: An elbow that hits high.
*cl. B: Hits low.
*cl. C: Has very fast start-up. Great combo starter and anti-air.
*cl. D: A bit slower than cl. C.


'''Stand'''
* cl.C's activation range has been decreased
*Far A: Hits high and is cancel-able. Good for stopping hops.
*Far B: Has more endlag than far A, but has more range.
*Far C: A backfist with a noticable bit of startup. Whiff/cancel-able.
*Far D: A sobat kick that hits mid. Can avoid lows.


'''Crouch'''
* Far A now has reduced priority
*cr. A/C/D are whiff/cancel-able.
*cr. A/B are chain-able.
*cr. A: Hits mid. Standard outward jab.
*cr. B: Fast low that could start combos.
*cr. C: Rising uppercut that hits mid. Used to react against jumps and hops.
*cr. D: Can low-profile under fireballs.


'''Jump'''
* Far D now starts up 4 frames faster
*j. A: Ok air-to-air.
*j. B: Downwards knee. Great cross-up and jump-in from a hop. Instant-overhead.
*j. C: Another good jump-in.
*j. D: A flip kick that could put on pressure when spaced. A bit difficult to cross-up with.
*n. j. B: Knee is out horizontally instead of down and forward. Decent air-to-air.
*n. j. D: Kyo kicks almost directly in front of him. Good air-to-air.


'''Blowback Attack'''
* The first hitbox on 2C has been shortened, and the second hitbox has been lengthened
*st. CD: Soft knockdown, whiff/cancel-able. Average start-up.
 
*j. CD: Soft knockdown. Pretty big hitbox.
* 2D now has reduced priority
 
* j.D now has reduced priority
 
* You can no longer use j.2C during Extra mode step dash
 
Specials:
 
* 236P's hitbox size has been reduced
 
* 623C now reliably hits 2 times, even when hitting an airborne opponent
 
* 421B's recovery has been reduced by 2 frames
 
* 421D's startup has been reduced by 1 frame, and its recovery has been reduced by 3 frames
 
* 63214K's damage has been increased
 
* EX Kyo now uses sound files from '95
 
'''98UM to 98UMFE'''
 
Normals:
 
* cl.A now has 2 frames less recovery
 
* 2A now has 1 frame less recovery
 
Specials:
 
* 236P now has 3 frames less recovery, but builds less meter
 
==Normals==
===Close===
{{MoveData
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|caption=
|name=Close A
|input=cl.A
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|active=4
|recovery=3
|guard=HL
|adv hit=?
|adv Block=+3
|cancel=Y
|knockdown=N
|juggle=Y
|description=*Can work as a close-range anti-air against hops. Whiffs on crouchers.
*Chainable.
}}
}}
 
 
{{MoveData
|image=UMFE-Kyo-c5B.png
|caption=
|name=Close B
|input=cl.B
|data=
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|startup=5
|active=4
|recovery=8
|guard=L
|adv hit=?
|adv Block=-2
|cancel=Y
|knockdown=N
|juggle=Y
|description=*Standing low.
*Chainable.
}}
}}
 
 
{{MoveData
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|image2=UMFE-Kyo-c5C-2.png
|caption=
|name=Close C
|input=cl.C
|data=
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|active=3,9
|recovery=9
|guard=HL
|adv hit=?
|adv Block=-3
|cancel=Y
|knockdown=N
|juggle=Y
|description=*Has very fast start-up. Great combo starter and anti-air.
}}
}}
 
 
{{MoveData
|image=UMFE-Kyo-c5D.png
|caption=
|name=Close D
|input=cl.D
|data=
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|startup= 4
|active= 3
|recovery= 22
|guard= HL
|hitAdv= ?
|blockAdv= -7
|cancel= Y
|knockdown= N
|juggle= Y
|description=*A bit slower than Close C
}}
}}
 
 
===Far===
{{MoveData
|image=UMFE-Kyo-f5A.png
|caption=
|name=Far A
|input=f.A
|data=
{{AttackData-KOF98FE
|startup=3
|active=4
|recovery=5
|guard=HL
|adv hit=?
|adv Block=+1
|cancel=Y
|knockdown=N
|juggle=Y
|description=*Good for stopping hops. Whiffs on crouchers.
}}
}}
 
 
{{MoveData
|image=UMFE-Kyo-f5B.png
|caption=
|name=Far B
|input=f.B
|data=
{{AttackData-KOF98FE
|startup=7
|active=3
|recovery=13
|guard=HL
|adv hit=?
|adv Block=-6
|cancel=Y
|knockdown=N
|juggle=Y
|description=*Has more recovery than Far A, but more range.
}}
}}
 
 
{{MoveData
|image=UMFE-Kyo-f5C.png
|caption=
|name=Far C
|input=f.C
|data=
{{AttackData-KOF98FE
|startup=12
|active=2
|recovery=17
|guard=HL
|adv hit=?
|adv Block=-1
|cancel=Y
|knockdown=N
|juggle=Y
|description=*Poke with lots of startup. Cancelable on hit, block, and whiff.
}}
}}
 
 
{{MoveData
|image=UMFE-Kyo-f5D.png
|caption=
|name=Far D
|input=f.D
|data=
{{AttackData-KOF98FE
|startup= 10
|active= 5
|recovery= 12
|guard= HL
|hitAdv= ?
|blockAdv= +1
|cancel= N
|knockdown= N
|juggle= Y
|description=*A sobat kick. Can avoid lows.
}}
}}
 
 
{{MoveData
|image=UMFE-Kyo-f5CD.png
|caption=
|name=Blowback
|input=5CD
|data=
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|startup= 19
|active= 4
|recovery= 16
|guard= HL
|hitAdv= ?
|blockAdv= +2
|cancel= Y
|knockdown= Soft
|juggle= Y
|description=*Average start-up.  
*Cancelable on hit, block, and whiff.
}}
}}
 
===Crouching===
{{MoveData
|image=UMFE-Kyo-2A.png
|caption=
|name=Crouching A
|input=2A
|data=
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|startup=3
|active=4
|recovery=4
|guard= HL
|adv hit=?
|adv Block=+2
|cancel=Y
|knockdown=N
|juggle=Y
|description=*Standard outward jab.
*Chainable.
}}
}}
 
 
{{MoveData
|image=UMFE-Kyo-2B.png
|caption=
|name=Crouching B
|input=2B
|data=
{{AttackData-KOF98FE
|startup=3
|active=4
|recovery=5
|guard=L
|adv hit=?
|adv Block=+1
|cancel=N
|knockdown=N
|juggle=Y
|description=*Fast low combo starter.
*Chainable.
}}
}}
 
 
{{MoveData
|image=UMFE-Kyo-2C.png
|image2=UMFE-Kyo-2C-2.png
|caption=
|name=Crouching C
|input=2C
|data=
{{AttackData-KOF98FE
|startup=4
|active=3,3
|recovery=20
|guard=HL
|adv hit=?
|adv Block=-8
|cancel=Y
|knockdown=N
|juggle=Y
|description=*Standard anti-air against jumps and hops.
*Cancelable on hit, block, and whiff.
}}
}}
 
 
{{MoveData
|image=UMFE-Kyo-2D.png
|caption=
|name=Crouching D
|input=2D
|data=
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|startup= 4
|active= 3
|recovery= 22
|guard= HL
|hitAdv= ?
|blockAdv= -4
|cancel= Y
|knockdown= Soft
|juggle= Y
|description=*Can low-profile some moves.
}}
}}
 
===Jumping===
{{MoveData
|image=UMFE-Kyo-jA.png
|caption=
|name=Jumping A
|data=
{{AttackData-KOF98FE
|startup=5
|active=8
|recovery=x
|guard=H
|adv hit=?
|adv Block=?
|cancel=N
|knockdown=N
|juggle=Y
|description=*Ok air-to-air.
}}
}}
 
 
{{MoveData
|image=UMFE-Kyo-njB.png
|caption=
|name=Neutral Jump B
|data=
{{AttackData-KOF98FE
|startup=5
|active=9
|recovery=x
|guard=H
|adv hit=?
|adv Block=?
|cancel=N
|knockdown=N
|juggle=Y
|description=*Decent air-to-air.
}}
}}
 
 
{{MoveData
|image=UMFE-Kyo-jB.png
|caption=
|name=Jumping B
|data=
{{AttackData-KOF98FE
|startup=5
|active=9
|recovery=x
|guard=H
|adv hit=?
|adv Block=?
|cancel=N
|knockdown=N
|juggle=Y
|description=*Great crossup and jump-in from a hop. Also an instant-overhead. Swiss army knife of a button.
}}
}}
 
 
{{MoveData
|image=UMFE-Kyo-jC.png
|caption=
|name=Jumping C
|data=
{{AttackData-KOF98FE
|startup=6
|active=4
|recovery=x
|guard=H
|adv hit=?
|adv Block=?
|cancel=N
|knockdown=N
|juggle=Y
|description=*Another good jump-in.
}}
}}
 
 
{{MoveData
|image=UMFE-Kyo-njD.png
|caption=
|name=Neutral Jump D
|data=
{{AttackData-KOF98FE
|startup=7
|active=8
|recovery=x
|guard=H
|adv hit=?
|adv Block=?
|cancel=N
|knockdown=N
|juggle=Y
|description=*Good air-to-air.
}}
}}


== Throws ==


'''Anvil Slam [Hachi Tetsu]:''' (close) b/f + C
{{MoveData
*Kyo smacks his opponent in the face with his forearm.
|image=UMFE-Kyo-jD.png
*Regular knockdown
|caption=
|name=Jumping D
|data=
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|startup= 9
|active= 5
|recovery=x
|guard=H
|adv hit=?
|adv Block=?
|cancel=N
|knockdown=N
|juggle=Y
|description=*Can act as a pressure tool when spaced.
*A bit difficult to crossup with.
}}
}}


'''Swift Shoulder Throw [Issestsu Seoi Nage]:''' (close) b/f + D
*Kyo throws his opponent behind him, then falls on them with his elbow.
*Hard knockdown
*Reverse knockdown


== Command Moves ==
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|active=4
|recovery=x
|guard=H
|adv hit=?
|adv Block=?
|cancel=N
|knockdown=Soft
|juggle=Y
|description=*Has more recovery than Far A, but more range.
*Chainable.
}}
}}


'''Thundering Axe Burst [Ge Shiki: Goufu Yo]:''' f + B
===Command Normals===
*Two-hit axe-kick.
{{MoveData
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|image2=UMFE-Kyo-6B-2.png
|caption=
|name=Thundering Axe Burst
|input=6B
|data=
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|startup=11
|active=7(3)7
|recovery=18
|guard=HL,H
|adv hit=?
|adv Block=-7
|cancel=N
|knockdown=N
|juggle=Y
|description=*Two-hit axe-kick.
*Second hit hits overhead.
*Second hit hits overhead.
*Can be cancelled into from normals, allowing it to special-cancel. Overhead property is lost.
*Can be canceled into from normals at the cost of its overhead property, making it cancelable.
*If late-canceled into, it acts like the overhead version, allowing you to slip overheads into pressure.
}}
}}
 
 
{{MoveData
|image=UMFE-Kyo-3D.png
|image2=UMFE-Kyo-3D-2.png
|caption=
|name=Style 818
|input=3D
|data=
{{AttackData-KOF98FE
|startup=2
|active=3(12)4
|recovery=24
|guard=L
|adv hit=?
|adv Block=-10
|cancel=N
|knockdown=N
|juggle=Y
|description=*Kyo kicks near the ground twice, one foot then the other.
*Hits low, even when canceled into.
}}
}}
 
 
{{MoveData
|image=UMFE-Kyo-j2C.png
|caption=
|name=Drop to Naraku
|input=j.2C
|data=
{{AttackData-KOF98FE
|startup=6
|active=5
|recovery=x
|guard=H
|adv hit=?
|adv Block=?
|cancel=N
|knockdown=Hard (Airborne)
|juggle=Y
|description=*Two-handed hammerfiFar
*Has a ton of hitstun and blockstun on grounded opponents, allowing Kyo to continue pressure.
*Causes a hard knockdown on airborne opponents.
*Great crossup. Aim to have Kyo's bent legs right over the opponent's head.
}}
}}
 
== Throws ==
 
'''Anvil Slam [Hachi Tetsu]:''' <code>b/f+C (close)</code>
 
* Regular throw, techable. EX Kyo smacks his opponent in the face with his forearm.


'''Drop to Naraku [Ge Shiki: Naraku Otoshi]:''' (in the air) down + C
'''Swift Shoulder Throw [Issestsu Seoi Nage]:''' <code>b/f+D (close)</code>
*Double-handed hammer fist.
*Hard knockdown on airborne opponents.
*Great cross-up. Aim to have Kyo's bent legs right over the opponent's head.


'''Style 818 [88 Shiki]:''' df + D
* Regular throw, techable. EX Kyo throws his opponent behind him, then performs an elbow drop. Switches sides, hard knockdown.
*Kyo kicks near the ground twice, one foot then the other.
*Hits low, even when cancelled into.


== Special Moves ==
== Special Moves ==


'''Dark Thurst [Yami Barai]:''' qcf + A/C
'''Dark Thrust [Yami Barai]:''' <code>236A/C</code>
*Kyo's grounded projectile
 
*Either version can be used to space or as pushback in a blockstring.
* EX Kyo's grounded projectile. C version goes faster and does a bit more damage than the A version.
*Light version travels slower. Can be linked from a fullscreen distance to someone in the corner.
*Heavy version travels faster. Deals a bit more damage than light.


'''Fire Ball [Oniyaki]:''' dp + A/C
* Either version can be used to control space or to safely end a blockstring.
*Kyo's DP. Can be combo'd into from most normals.
*Soft knockdown
*Has autoguard at the beginning of the move.
*The hitbox is all around Kyo. Not as high as his normal variant.
*Light version deals one hit. Safer to use in combos.
*Heavy version deals two hits, travels higher, and has more invincibility, making it a good reversal.


'''Spinning kick [Oboroguruma]:''' rdp + B/D
'''Fire Ball [Oniyaki]:''' <code>623A/C</code>
*Can be combo'd into from most normals.
*Will whiff on crouching opponents.
*Light version has Kyo do an upwards jump kick. If the opponent is hit by this move in the air, they're put in a juggleable state.
*Soft knockdown
*Heavy version has Kyo fly through the air a 3/4 screen distance with two of the upwards kicks, then flips forward with his foot sending the opponent into the ground.
*Heavy version is a good corner carry. Deals more damage than dp+C.
*Hard knockdown. Allows for okizeme opportunity.


'''New Wave Smash [Kai]:''' qcf + K, K (B or D)
* EX Kyo's 623. Can be combo-ed into from most cancelable normals.
*Kyo jumps up with one foot, then after pressing kick again, kicks with the other.
*2nd hit juggles the opponent
*Soft knockdown
*Light version only allows for dp+p to connect.
*Heavy version can be followed up with dp+p/rdp+k/hcb+k/DM. Can also link into the light version.


'''Crescent Slash [Kototsuki Yo]:''' hcb + B/D
* Causes a soft knockdown.
*Kyo runs after the opponent, faster than his normal run, then hits the opponent with his elbow into an explosive, one-handed choke.
 
*On-hit command grab. Very unsafe on block.
* Has both autoguard and invincibility at the beginning of the move.
*Can be combo'd into from heavy normals and f+B.
 
*Hard knockdown. Allows for okizeme opportunity.
* The hitbox is all around EX Kyo, but does not extend as high as his normal variant.
 
* A version deals one hit and is safer to use in combos; C version deals two hits, travels higher, and has more invincibility, making it a good reversal.
 
'''Spinning kick [Oboroguruma]:''' <code>421B/D</code>
 
* Can be combo-ed into from most normals.
 
* Will whiff on crouching opponents.
 
* B version has EX Kyo do an upwards jump kick. If the opponent is hit by this move in the air, they're put in a juggle state, which ends in a soft knockdown if not followed up.
 
* D version has Kyo fly through the air, traveling roughly 3/4 of the screen, with two of the upwards kicks, then flips forward with his foot, sending the opponent into the ground. Has good corner carry, deals more damage than 623C, and causes a hard knockdown with good oki. Your ideal combo ender.
 
'''New Wave Smash [Kai]:''' <code>236B/D,B/D</code>
 
* EX Kyo does an upwards jumping kick, then a second one after the kick button is pressed a second time.
 
* Second hit juggles the opponent; if not followed up, it deals a soft knockdown.
 
* B version only allows for 623P to connect afterward, while the D version can be followed up with a variety of moves, including the B version.
 
'''Crescent Slash [Kototsuki Yo]:''' <code>63214+B/D</code>
 
* EX Kyo runs after the opponent, faster than his normal run, then performs a hitgrab.
 
* Very unsafe on block.
 
* Can be combo-ed into from heavy normals and f+B.
 
* Causes a hard knockdown, allowing for an okizeme opportunity.


== Desperation Moves ==
== Desperation Moves ==


{{MoveData
|image=UMFE-Kyo-2141236AC.png
|image2=UMFE-Kyo-2141236P.png
|caption=Hitbox only activates if it is MAX version
|name=Serpent Wave
|input=2141236P (can be held)
|data=
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|startup=20
|active=16
|recovery=25
|guard=HL
|adv hit=?
|adv Block=?
|cancel=N
|knockdown=Soft
|juggle=Y
|description=*Kyo throws a wave of fire in front of him.
*Causes a soft knockdown.
*Regular version does one hit. C version seems to have slightly faster startup and can combo from heavy attacks on the ground.
*A version has lower-body invincibility.
*C version has upper-body invincibility.
*MAX version has Kyo set his own body on fire, having its own hitbox with up to 3 hits. The fire wave itself does 3 hits as well.
*Both versions can be juggled into from 236K>K.
*If timed right, only two hits of the MAX version will connect. This puts the opponent in a juggle state that can be followed up with 623C/421D
}}
}}


'''Serpent Wave:''' qcb, hcf + A/C
*Kyo throws a wave of fire in front of him.
*Soft knockdown
*DM does one hit. C version seems to have slightly faster start-up and can combo from heavy attacks.
*A version has lowerbody invincibility
*C version has upperbody invincibility
*SDM has Kyo set his own body on fire, having its own hitbox with up to 3 hits. The fire wave does three hits.
*Both versions can be linked into from qcf+k.
**If timed right, only two hits will connect. This puts the opponent in a juggle state that can be followed through with dp+C/rdp+D.


== Combos ==
== Combos ==


''Anywhere''
General Notes:


*j. X, [cr. B, cr. A]/[cl. C], dp+p/rdp+D
===Meterless===


*Cross-up j. B/D/d+C, cl. C, qcf+D, [delay] D, run, rdp+D
''Low''


: <code>2B, 2A, 421D</code>
: Basic low confirm into hard knockdown. Has good corner carry.
''Mid/Jump-In''
: <code>(j.X), cl.C, 421D</code>
: <code>(j.B/j.D/j.2C), cl.C, 236D,D, j.2C/63214D/421D</code>
: Combo off of a grounded heavy or crossup jump-in. j.2C ender must be done off a superjump, and 421D ender requires a short run before doing.


''Corner''
''Corner''


*j. X, cl. C, qcf+D, [delay] D, rdp+B, dp+C/rdp+D
: <code>(j.X), cl.C, 236D,D, 421B, 421D</code>
: Must be executed as quickly as possible for the combo to fully connect.
 
===With Meter===
 
''Mid/Jump-In''
 
: <code>(j.X), 2C, 2141236C</code>
 
: <code>cl.C, 236D,D, 2141236C</code>


( Timing rdp+D after rdp+B is very tight versus dp+C )
: <code>(j.X), cl.C, 236D,D, 2141236AC, 421D</code>
: Second D in 236D,D must be delayed as much as possible and 2141236AC must be timed to hit only twice for it to juggle into 421D properly.


===With Quick MAX===


''Combos into DMs''
''At or Approaching Corner''


*j. X, cr. C, qcb,hcf+C
: <code>(j.X), cl.C, 236D,D, 421B, ABC, 421B, 623C</code>


*'''Corner Only''' j. X, cl. C, qcf+D, [delay] D, qcb,hcf+p (SDM, 2 hits), dp+C/rdp+D
''Corner''
 
: <code>(j.X), cl.C, 236D,D, 421B, ABC, 2141236C</code>


== Strategy & Tips ==
== Strategy & Tips ==


The second button press of qcf+D,D must be delayed as late as possible to get SDM qcb,hcf+p to hit only twice.
The second button press of 236D,D must be delayed as late as possible to get SDM 2141236P to hit only twice.


== Videos ==
== Videos ==
 
{{#ev:youtube|2UvB-V-Pzr4|||'''King of Fighters 98 UM FE: EX Kyo Guide''' by [https://twitter.com/MashItOut Mash It Out]|frame}}
'''(2:35)''' Shows the difference between regular and EX Kyo's hitboxes on DP. It seems no other hitboxes differ between the two.
 
{{#ev:youtube|f_Ml_0owCxU}}
{{#ev:youtube|f_Ml_0owCxU}}
'''(2:35)''' Shows the difference between regular and EX Kyo's hitboxes on 623. It seems no other hitboxes differ between the two.


== External Links ==
== External Links ==


{{CharNavbox_98FE}}
{{Navbox 98UMFE}}
{{Navbox 98UMFE}}


[[Category:The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match Final Edition]]
[[Category:The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match Final Edition]]
[[Category:Kyo Kusanagi]]
[[Category:Kyo Kusanagi]]

Latest revision as of 20:47, 25 September 2022

The King of Fighters '98 UMFE

Overview • Strategy • Data • Combos • Replays

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Introduction

EX Kyo is a balanced fighter that has tools to fight at all ranges. In neutral, he has access to a grounded projectile, a good 623, and a super backdash, alongside some decent pokes for controlling space with. Up close, he has an excellent pressure tool in his air command normal that allows for strong blockstrings and also works as a good crossup. His combo game from heavies is excellent due to his special launcher and his multiple hard knockdown finishers. He also benefits from cornering the opponent, as he gets access to more damaging corner combos. His main weakness is his pretty weak low confirm options.

Changes from Previous Versions

98 to 98UM

Normals:

  • cl.C's activation range has been decreased
  • Far A now has reduced priority
  • Far D now starts up 4 frames faster
  • The first hitbox on 2C has been shortened, and the second hitbox has been lengthened
  • 2D now has reduced priority
  • j.D now has reduced priority
  • You can no longer use j.2C during Extra mode step dash

Specials:

  • 236P's hitbox size has been reduced
  • 623C now reliably hits 2 times, even when hitting an airborne opponent
  • 421B's recovery has been reduced by 2 frames
  • 421D's startup has been reduced by 1 frame, and its recovery has been reduced by 3 frames
  • 63214K's damage has been increased
  • EX Kyo now uses sound files from '95

98UM to 98UMFE

Normals:

  • cl.A now has 2 frames less recovery
  • 2A now has 1 frame less recovery

Specials:

  • 236P now has 3 frames less recovery, but builds less meter

Normals

Close

Close A
cl.A
UMFE-Kyo-c5A.png
Startup Active Recovery Guard Adv Hit Adv Block Cancel Knockdown Juggle
3 4 3 HL - - Y N Y
  • Can work as a close-range anti-air against hops. Whiffs on crouchers.
  • Chainable.


Close B
cl.B
UMFE-Kyo-c5B.png
Startup Active Recovery Guard Adv Hit Adv Block Cancel Knockdown Juggle
5 4 8 L - - Y N Y
  • Standing low.
  • Chainable.


Close C
cl.C
UMFE-Kyo-c5C.png
UMFE-Kyo-c5C-2.png
Startup Active Recovery Guard Adv Hit Adv Block Cancel Knockdown Juggle
2 3,9 9 HL - - Y N Y
  • Has very fast start-up. Great combo starter and anti-air.


Close D
cl.D
UMFE-Kyo-c5D.png
Startup Active Recovery Guard Adv Hit Adv Block Cancel Knockdown Juggle
4 3 22 HL ? -7 Y N Y
  • A bit slower than Close C


Far

Far A
f.A
UMFE-Kyo-f5A.png
Startup Active Recovery Guard Adv Hit Adv Block Cancel Knockdown Juggle
3 4 5 HL - - Y N Y
  • Good for stopping hops. Whiffs on crouchers.


Far B
f.B
UMFE-Kyo-f5B.png
Startup Active Recovery Guard Adv Hit Adv Block Cancel Knockdown Juggle
7 3 13 HL - - Y N Y
  • Has more recovery than Far A, but more range.


Far C
f.C
UMFE-Kyo-f5C.png
Startup Active Recovery Guard Adv Hit Adv Block Cancel Knockdown Juggle
12 2 17 HL - - Y N Y
  • Poke with lots of startup. Cancelable on hit, block, and whiff.


Far D
f.D
UMFE-Kyo-f5D.png
Startup Active Recovery Guard Adv Hit Adv Block Cancel Knockdown Juggle
10 5 12 HL ? +1 N N Y
  • A sobat kick. Can avoid lows.


Blowback
5CD
UMFE-Kyo-f5CD.png
Startup Active Recovery Guard Adv Hit Adv Block Cancel Knockdown Juggle
19 4 16 HL ? +2 Y Soft Y
  • Average start-up.
  • Cancelable on hit, block, and whiff.

Crouching

Crouching A
2A
UMFE-Kyo-2A.png
Startup Active Recovery Guard Adv Hit Adv Block Cancel Knockdown Juggle
3 4 4 HL - - Y N Y
  • Standard outward jab.
  • Chainable.


Crouching B
2B
UMFE-Kyo-2B.png
Startup Active Recovery Guard Adv Hit Adv Block Cancel Knockdown Juggle
3 4 5 L - - N N Y
  • Fast low combo starter.
  • Chainable.


Crouching C
2C
UMFE-Kyo-2C.png
UMFE-Kyo-2C-2.png
Startup Active Recovery Guard Adv Hit Adv Block Cancel Knockdown Juggle
4 3,3 20 HL - - Y N Y
  • Standard anti-air against jumps and hops.
  • Cancelable on hit, block, and whiff.


Crouching D
2D
UMFE-Kyo-2D.png
Startup Active Recovery Guard Adv Hit Adv Block Cancel Knockdown Juggle
4 3 22 HL ? -4 Y Soft Y
  • Can low-profile some moves.

Jumping

Jumping A
UMFE-Kyo-jA.png
Startup Active Recovery Guard Adv Hit Adv Block Cancel Knockdown Juggle
5 8 x H - - N N Y
  • Ok air-to-air.


Neutral Jump B
UMFE-Kyo-njB.png
Startup Active Recovery Guard Adv Hit Adv Block Cancel Knockdown Juggle
5 9 x H - - N N Y
  • Decent air-to-air.


Jumping B
UMFE-Kyo-jB.png
Startup Active Recovery Guard Adv Hit Adv Block Cancel Knockdown Juggle
5 9 x H - - N N Y
  • Great crossup and jump-in from a hop. Also an instant-overhead. Swiss army knife of a button.


Jumping C
UMFE-Kyo-jC.png
Startup Active Recovery Guard Adv Hit Adv Block Cancel Knockdown Juggle
6 4 x H - - N N Y
  • Another good jump-in.


Neutral Jump D
UMFE-Kyo-njD.png
Startup Active Recovery Guard Adv Hit Adv Block Cancel Knockdown Juggle
7 8 x H - - N N Y
  • Good air-to-air.


Jumping D
UMFE-Kyo-jD.png
Startup Active Recovery Guard Adv Hit Adv Block Cancel Knockdown Juggle
9 5 x H - - N N Y
  • Can act as a pressure tool when spaced.
  • A bit difficult to crossup with.


Jumping CD
UMFE-Kyo-jCD.png
Startup Active Recovery Guard Adv Hit Adv Block Cancel Knockdown Juggle
17 4 x H - - N Soft Y
  • Has more recovery than Far A, but more range.
  • Chainable.

Command Normals

Thundering Axe Burst
6B
UMFE-Kyo-6B.png
UMFE-Kyo-6B-2.png
Startup Active Recovery Guard Adv Hit Adv Block Cancel Knockdown Juggle
11 7(3)7 18 HL,H - - N N Y
  • Two-hit axe-kick.
  • Second hit hits overhead.
  • Can be canceled into from normals at the cost of its overhead property, making it cancelable.
  • If late-canceled into, it acts like the overhead version, allowing you to slip overheads into pressure.


Style 818
3D
UMFE-Kyo-3D.png
UMFE-Kyo-3D-2.png
Startup Active Recovery Guard Adv Hit Adv Block Cancel Knockdown Juggle
2 3(12)4 24 L - - N N Y
  • Kyo kicks near the ground twice, one foot then the other.
  • Hits low, even when canceled into.


Drop to Naraku
j.2C
UMFE-Kyo-j2C.png
Startup Active Recovery Guard Adv Hit Adv Block Cancel Knockdown Juggle
6 5 x H - - N Hard (Airborne) Y
  • Two-handed hammerfiFar
  • Has a ton of hitstun and blockstun on grounded opponents, allowing Kyo to continue pressure.
  • Causes a hard knockdown on airborne opponents.
  • Great crossup. Aim to have Kyo's bent legs right over the opponent's head.

Throws

Anvil Slam [Hachi Tetsu]: b/f+C (close)

  • Regular throw, techable. EX Kyo smacks his opponent in the face with his forearm.

Swift Shoulder Throw [Issestsu Seoi Nage]: b/f+D (close)

  • Regular throw, techable. EX Kyo throws his opponent behind him, then performs an elbow drop. Switches sides, hard knockdown.

Special Moves

Dark Thrust [Yami Barai]: 236A/C

  • EX Kyo's grounded projectile. C version goes faster and does a bit more damage than the A version.
  • Either version can be used to control space or to safely end a blockstring.

Fire Ball [Oniyaki]: 623A/C

  • EX Kyo's 623. Can be combo-ed into from most cancelable normals.
  • Causes a soft knockdown.
  • Has both autoguard and invincibility at the beginning of the move.
  • The hitbox is all around EX Kyo, but does not extend as high as his normal variant.
  • A version deals one hit and is safer to use in combos; C version deals two hits, travels higher, and has more invincibility, making it a good reversal.

Spinning kick [Oboroguruma]: 421B/D

  • Can be combo-ed into from most normals.
  • Will whiff on crouching opponents.
  • B version has EX Kyo do an upwards jump kick. If the opponent is hit by this move in the air, they're put in a juggle state, which ends in a soft knockdown if not followed up.
  • D version has Kyo fly through the air, traveling roughly 3/4 of the screen, with two of the upwards kicks, then flips forward with his foot, sending the opponent into the ground. Has good corner carry, deals more damage than 623C, and causes a hard knockdown with good oki. Your ideal combo ender.

New Wave Smash [Kai]: 236B/D,B/D

  • EX Kyo does an upwards jumping kick, then a second one after the kick button is pressed a second time.
  • Second hit juggles the opponent; if not followed up, it deals a soft knockdown.
  • B version only allows for 623P to connect afterward, while the D version can be followed up with a variety of moves, including the B version.

Crescent Slash [Kototsuki Yo]: 63214+B/D

  • EX Kyo runs after the opponent, faster than his normal run, then performs a hitgrab.
  • Very unsafe on block.
  • Can be combo-ed into from heavy normals and f+B.
  • Causes a hard knockdown, allowing for an okizeme opportunity.

Desperation Moves

Serpent Wave
2141236P (can be held)
UMFE-Kyo-2141236AC.png
Hitbox only activates if it is MAX version
UMFE-Kyo-2141236P.png
Startup Active Recovery Guard Adv Hit Adv Block Cancel Knockdown Juggle
20 16 25 HL - - N Soft Y
  • Kyo throws a wave of fire in front of him.
  • Causes a soft knockdown.
  • Regular version does one hit. C version seems to have slightly faster startup and can combo from heavy attacks on the ground.
  • A version has lower-body invincibility.
  • C version has upper-body invincibility.
  • MAX version has Kyo set his own body on fire, having its own hitbox with up to 3 hits. The fire wave itself does 3 hits as well.
  • Both versions can be juggled into from 236K>K.
  • If timed right, only two hits of the MAX version will connect. This puts the opponent in a juggle state that can be followed up with 623C/421D


Combos

General Notes:

Meterless

Low

2B, 2A, 421D
Basic low confirm into hard knockdown. Has good corner carry.

Mid/Jump-In

(j.X), cl.C, 421D
(j.B/j.D/j.2C), cl.C, 236D,D, j.2C/63214D/421D
Combo off of a grounded heavy or crossup jump-in. j.2C ender must be done off a superjump, and 421D ender requires a short run before doing.

Corner

(j.X), cl.C, 236D,D, 421B, 421D
Must be executed as quickly as possible for the combo to fully connect.

With Meter

Mid/Jump-In

(j.X), 2C, 2141236C
cl.C, 236D,D, 2141236C
(j.X), cl.C, 236D,D, 2141236AC, 421D
Second D in 236D,D must be delayed as much as possible and 2141236AC must be timed to hit only twice for it to juggle into 421D properly.

With Quick MAX

At or Approaching Corner

(j.X), cl.C, 236D,D, 421B, ABC, 421B, 623C

Corner

(j.X), cl.C, 236D,D, 421B, ABC, 2141236C

Strategy & Tips

The second button press of 236D,D must be delayed as late as possible to get SDM 2141236P to hit only twice.

Videos

King of Fighters 98 UM FE: EX Kyo Guide by Mash It Out

(2:35) Shows the difference between regular and EX Kyo's hitboxes on 623. It seems no other hitboxes differ between the two.

External Links

The King of Fighters '98 UMFE

Overview • Strategy • Data • Combos • Replays

The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match Final Edition
System

FAQ • System • Controls • Guides • Changelist • Match Videos • Advanced Strategy • Frame Data & Hitboxes

Characters

Andy Bogard • Athena Asamiya • Benimaru Nikaido • Billy Kane • Blue Mary • Brian Battler • Chang Koehan • Chin Gentsai • Chizuru Kagura • Choi Bounge • Chris • Clark Still • Eiji Kisaragi • Geese Howard • Goro Daimon • Heavy D! • Heidern • Iori Yagami • Joe Higashi • Kasumi Todoh • Kim Kaphwan • King • Kyo Kusanagi • Leona Heidern • Lucky Glauber • Mai Shiranui • Mature • Mr. Big • Ralf Jones • Robert Garcia • Rugal Bernstein • Ryo Sakazaki • Ryuji Yamazaki • Saisyu Kusanagi • Shermie • Shingo Yabuki • Sie Kensou • Takuma Sakazaki • Terry Bogard • Vice • Wolfgang Krauser • Yashiro Nanakase • Yuri Sakazaki

EX Characters

EX Andy • EX Billy • EX Blue Mary • EX Geese • EX Joe • EX King • EX Kyo • EX Mai • EX Robert • EX Ryo • EX Terry • EX Yamazaki • EX Yuri • Orochi Chris • Orochi Shermie • Orochi Yashiro

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