Introduction
Released in arcades in 2005, The King of Fighters XI is SNK's latest and hotly anticipated 2D fighting exploit. Featuring a roster of over 40 characters, XI continues the saga set out by KoF 2003 as Ash Crimson continues his hunt for power. Featuring a series of new gameplay systems such as Skill Stocks and Dream Cancels, KoF XI shakes up the established King of Fighters formula. Add onto that the 3-man tag system from KoF 2003 and SNK strikes back with an A+ title in an age of dying 2D fighters.
Game Versions
- Arcade (Atomiswave)
- Playstation 2
Game Mechanics
Basic Strategy
Advanced Strategy
Tiers
THE TWO MOST CURRENT JAPANESE TIER LISTS:
1) Kula, Gato
2) Oswald
3) Duck, Eiji, Jenet, Gai, Kim
4) Ralf, Clark, Kyo, Jyazu, Silber, Ryo
5) Ash, K', Terry, Maxima, Vanessa
6) EVERYBODY ELSE
Or
SS-tier ~ Gato, Kula
S-tier ~ Oswald, Eiji, Duck (2P), Kim, Clark, Hayate*
A-tier ~ Ralf, Duck, Kyo, Maxima, Ryo, Gai
B-tier ~ Jenet, K', Ash, Terry, Shen, Jyazu, Silber, Vanessa, Kensou
C-tier ~ Malin, Iori, Duolon, Adelheid, Benimaru, Elisabeth
D-tier ~ Yuri, Ramon, Mary, Shingo, King, Griffon
E-tier ~ Kasumi, Momoko, Athena, Whip, Hayate*
- "It was said that in theory, Hayate is actually pretty darn good w/o notable mismatches and that most tactics and strategies don't really work well against him, i.e. he is hard to counter. However he is also *hard* to use properly."
Character Usage At Tougeki
~ Courtesy of Snowman ~
1. Gato - 46
2. Kula - 38
3. Oswald - 28
4. Kim - 11
5. Duck King/Clark - 8
6. Maxima - 7
7. Eiji - 6
8. Kyo - 5
9. Ash/Ralf/Terry - 4
10. K'/Duo Lon/B.Jenet - 3
11. Ryo/B.Mary - 2
12. Yuri/Elisabeth/Kensou/Shen/Athena/Malin/Iori - 1