The King of Fighters '99/Iori

Introduction

Top-Tier character (One of best character in kof99 thus). He can do everything. Kyo's Rival

In-depth Analysis

Qualities :

• Build meter quickly with his combos
• Can stun with 2 combos
• Good damage
• One of best mixups character of game
• His normal attacks and jump attacks have good priority and reach
• Gets 2 of best reversals of game with dp.c and hcb,f.P
• One of best fireballs of game
• Easiest to use crossup air b+B of game
• His DMS who evades high normals attacks and specials (Kin 1211 Shiki >> qcf, hcb + P) and low normals attacks and specials (Ura 311 Shiki >> qcf, qcf + K)
• The best punisher of game
• Easy to play

Faults :

• Slow Overhead (f+b)
• His sweep isn't cancellable and easily punishable (even if good damage and reach)
• Even he's top tier in this kof, he's nevertheless weaker compared to its previous versions (KOF97, KOF98 etc)

Mid-Tier as Striker.

Movelist

Throws

COMMAND ATTACKS----------------------------------------------------------------

Ge Shiki : Yumebiki >> f + A, A >> Can be cancelled into a special move.

Ge Shiki : Goufu In "Shinigami" >> f + B >> Overhead (2).

   Can be cancelled into a special move.

Ge Shiki : Yuri Ori >> In the air - b + K

SPECIAL MOVES------------------------------------------------------------------

108 Shiki : Yami Barai >> qcf + P >> Hits opponents on the ground.

127 Shiki : Aoi Hana >> qcb + P >> Can be performed up to 3 times.

100 Shiki : Oni Yaki >> f, d, df + P

311 Shiki : Tsuma Kushi >> f, d, df + K >> Evades several normal attacks.

   Negates several projectile moves.

212 Shiki : Kototsuki In >> hcb + K >> Evades several low attacks.

Kuzu Kaze >> When close - hcb, f + P >> Command throw.

DESPERATION MOVES--------------------------------------------------------------

Kin 1211 Shiki : Ya Otome >> qcf, hcb + P >> Evades several normal attacks and specials.

Ura 311 Shiki : Saku Tsumagushi >> qcf, qcf + K >> Evades several normal attacks and specials.

Combos

Jump Attack > Close C > qcb+C x3 or hcb+K or dp+P or qcf, hcb + P

j.b+B > Close A or Close B or Close C or Crouch C > f+A > qcb+C x3 or qcf, hcb + P

j.b+B > Close A or Close B > hcb,f+P> f+A or Crouch C > qcb+C x3 or qcf, hcb + P

j.b+B > Close A or Close B > f+A,A > qcb+C x3 or qcf, hcb + P

[Corner Combos]

Close C or Crouch C > f+A > qcf+C or qcb+C x3 or dp+P or qcf, hcb + P

Jump Attack > Close C > f+A > qcb+C x3 or qcf, hcb + P

Close A or Close B > f+A,A > qcb+C x3 or qcf, hcb + P