Lin (KoF '02 UM)

Move list

Normal Throws
Command Moves
Special Moves
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Desperation Moves
Max Desperation Moves
Max 2

Normals

NOTE: Lin's normals are very fast and can combo into each other without being canceled into(cr.B,cr.C) and can reset his qcf+A/C without droping the combo.

Close

• cl.A/B/C/D are cancel-able
• cl.A/B chain into themselves and each other
• cl.C two hits, both are cancellable

Standing

• s.A cancel-able and good poke
• s.B has good range and can set up frame traps
• s.C advances Lin forward, though it looks like an overhead it isn't
• s. D is a fast anti-air, it whiffs on crouching opponents except larger ones like Daimon, Chang, Maxima

Crouching

• cr.A/B cancel-able
• cr.C two hits, both are cancellable
• cr.D slow but far sweep

Jumping

• neutral j.A as a spinning property at the beginning, its hitbox doesn't start til Lin's arm pops out
• j.B has a steep downward angle with a surprisingly large hitbox as an air to air move
• j.C is also has a steep downward angle, but is largely useful as a close range hop in starter
• j.D is Lin's best air move with a sweeping arc that makes it a good air to air, a good hitbox to land from different distances on standing or crouching opponents, as well as having character specific crossup possibility
• j.CD is an ok air to air move and has some use as a fake jump-in into throw or mixup

Blowback Attack

• Comes out slow and has a tilted(upward)hitbox.
• has preemptive anti-air quality if timed well
• is whiff cancellable into specials

Throws

Akuzan - (b/f + C close)

• Lin picks the opponent up by the neck and pierce it then briefly drops them. Throw leaves the opponent very close so be wary when fighting opponents with command grabs(Clark,Ralf,Daimon,Raimon,etc)
• can be broken
• causes hard knockdown

Akuzan Ki -( b/f + D close)

• Lin picks the opponent up by the neck and pierce it and throws the opponent.
• can be broken
• causes hard knockdown

Command Moves

Benpatsuken - (f + A)

• Lin steps forward and crosses his arms while performing a shoulder rush.
• Benpatsuken is a really good command move, it has a nice forward hitbox and comes out at decent speed
• can combo into it and then from it, used in most of Lin's BnBs
• great MAX mode starter

Joudan Hakkyoku Ken Dakai - (df + C)

• Lin spreads his arms and smashes the ground.
• hits overhead
• causes hard knockdown
• it has a small hitbox and comes out slowly.
• although this is Lin's only direct overhead and you can cancel into it, it should only be used rarely and in mix-ups.

Special Attacks

Hiten Kyaku - (hcb + B/D)

• Lin jimps horizontally while kicking multiple time in mid air.
• hits mid
• Hiten Kyaku versions B/D are very different despite the similar move animation.
• B version comes out fast, unsafe on block, and its final hit(3 Hits) can hit an opponent while on the ground.
• B version causes hard knockdown
• B version is negative on block, but it pushes Lin back 3/4 of the screen
• D version starts slower, safe on block, and its final hit(4 Hits) is a launcher which allows him to perform resets or free extra damage by linking his dp.A/C.
• D version causes soft knockdown
• D version is safe on block and leaves Lin point blank

Muei Kou Sa Shu - (dp + A/C)

• Lin swiftly strikes in a barrage of punches cutting through the opponent.
• has upper body invincibility
• hits mid
• negative on block, but pushes Lin back from the opponent
• can be canceled into
• can be used as an anti-air and has a vacuum effect that draws the opponent in
• causes soft knockdown

Kasumi - (qcb + A/C)

• Lin removes his mask then spits out poison toward the opponent,
• A version is fast, can combo, and knocks the opponent away
• A version causes soft knockdown
• C version releases a smog of poison that lingers in the air for a bit
• C version is slow, its final hit wall bounce the opponent on counter hit, but cannot combo into.
• Cversion causes hard knockdown
• third hit of the C version is super cancellable
• both versions are decent zoning tools and A version is a good pressure tool

Himou Kyaku - (hcf + B/D)

• Lin phases out of reality and teleports through the stage.
• a very useful tool because it allows Lin to swiftly and relatively safely attack the opponent and escapes from corner pressure/rushdown.
• B version allows Lin to only go through half of the screen
• B version is faster, but has no upper body invulnerability. Can't go through projectiles and can be stopped by any mid attack
• B version has some lower body invulnerability so makes it a great pressure or safety tool
• D version allows him to go full screen.
• D version has no lower body invulnerability, it can pass through projectiles, but it can be stop be any low attack
• D version has a lot of upper body invulnerability

Tetsuzan-bu Rasatsu -(qcf + A/C)

• Lin thrusts his hand toward the opponent covered in poison.
• rekka starter
• hits mid
• safe on block
• Lin's primary BnB tool and combo starter
• fast enough poke to be useful as a spacing and punishing tool

┗Tetsuzan-bu Nagi - (hcb + A/C)

• Lin alters the poison release in his hand and thrusts it upwards toward the opponent.
• rekka follow up
• hits mid
• safe on block and pushes Lin back a character distance away
• super cancel-able

┗Tetsuzan-bu Hakei - f + A/C

• Lin strikes hard with a twisting palm thrust.
• rekka finisher
• hits mid
• causes soft knockdown
• negative if blocked, so if the first 2 rekkas are blocked do not follow into this as it leaves Lin very close to the opponent
• tosses the opponent about 1/2 the screen

Jyatotsuga - (rdp + A/B/C/D)

• Lin kneels and extends his arm into the ground reappearing in a location dictated by A/B/C.
• it is a great zoning and mixup tool because Lin can launch the opponent towards or away from him anywhere on the screen.
• all versions hit mid
• all versions are safe on block
• A version comes out as a V shape or if point blank as a rectangle behind the opponent that launches them over Lin
• A version is a fast spacing tool to stymie opponent progress or occasionally as an anti-air
• B version functions the same as A, but with a longer range
• B version whiffs at point blank range
• C version has the longest range
• C version hits the opponent into the air higher than the others and allows time for a jumping or ground followup including his dp+p
• D version is a faint to bait a jump-in and anti-air or zone to build meter.

DM

Yougou - (hcf x 2 + B/D)

• Lin phasewalks toward the opponent and appears behind them sliting their throat.
• counts as an unblockable throw.
• can be evaded by jumping and due to its horrible recovery time Lin will be wide open.
• B version covers less distance than its D ver.
• both versions phase turn projectiles

Ranbu Dokuga - (qcb hcf + A/C)

• Lin slides toward the opponent and then performs a chain of combos upon contact.
• has many options and a large variety of set-ups that allows it to be canceled into making it a great combo ender and punisher
• both versions have partial upper/lower invulnerability during the phase walk

Super DM

Ranbu Dokuga - (qcb hcf + AC)

• Lin slides towards the opponent, performs various chains of attacks and finishes by watching the poison aftershock take effect.
• EX version of Lin's ranbu super causes more damage
• can combo into it
• hits mid
• causes hard knockdown

Senju Rakan Satsu - (d, d, d + AC)

• Lin unleashes a onslaught of attacks ripping through the opponent with his sorcerously stretched limbs
• can combo off of any attack Lin manages to connect.
• It has very fast start up and very long range
• It is also useful to use when the opponent has 15% health or lower to chip them to death.
• unlike Lin's dp it does not vacuum aerial opponents and will hit them once and knock them out of the super, thus not useful as anti-air

HSDM

Hiada Ougi Dokushu Kou - (hcb x 2 + AC)

• Lin picks up the opponent then slowly moves his hand as it changes color then swiftly pierces them and throws them down.
• it is a command grab and the only move in 2k2UM that poison the opponent.
• poison stays active until the opponent health reach 10%,
• has poor damage for an HSDM (poison makes up some for that), and can combo into.
• the range you have to be in to grab the opponent is bigger than most command throws (about 1/2 character distance)

Combos

• cr.B / cr.A, cr.A > qcf + P > hcb + P > f + P

• cr.B, cr.C (2) > f + A >
  • qcf + P > hcb + P > f + P
  • hcb + B

• cr.C > f + A >
  • dp + P
  • qcf + A > hcb + A >>> (S)DM qcb hcf + P/AC

• cr.C (1) > f + A > qcf + A > hcb + A >>> DM hcf hcf + K

Max Mode

• cr.B, cr.C (1) >> BC, run, cr.C (2) > f + A > qcf +A >> hcb + A >> hcb + D, dp + P >> (S)DM qcb hcf + P/AC

Match-Ups

The King of Fighters 2002: Unlimited Match