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
Taunt Press start (for PS2 press select) Forward Dash Press forward, forward (hold) Backstep Press back, back Short Jump (hop) Tap up-back/up/up-forward Super Jump Tap down-back/down-forward, up-back/up-forward or press up-back/up-forward during forward dash or back step Emergency Evade (Roll) Press A + B Emergency Evade (backwards) Press back + A + B Guard Cancel Emergency Evade (backward) Press A + B while blocking (requires 1 stock) Guard Cancel Emergency Evade (forward) Press forward + A + B while blocking (requires 1 stock) Quick Emergency Evade Press A + B while attacking (requires 1 stock) Fall Breaker (recovery roll) Press A + B when knocked down Forward Fall Breaker (recovery roll) Press forward + A + B when knocked down Guard Cancel Blow Off Attack Press E while blocking (requires 1 stock) Throw Escape Press back/forward + C/D when grabbed Tag Out Press A+C/B+D on ground Quick Shift Press A+C/B+D while attacking (requires 1 stock) Saving Shift Press A+C/B+D when hit (requires 2 skill points)
Basic Strategy
Advanced Strategy
Tiers
S tier
Gato > Kula ≧Oswald
A tier Kim > Eiji ≧ Kyo
B tier Clark > Duck ≧ Ash = K` ≧ Jenet > Maxima
C tier Ralf > Terry ≧ DL ≧ Kensou > Shen ≧ Iori > Vanessa > Beni = Adel > Malin ≧ Yuri ≧ Kasumi > Ryo ≧ Gai > Jyazu > Elizabeth > Silber
D tier King > Shingo ≧ Ramon ≧ Mary > Athena ≧ Griffon
E tier Whip ≧ Momoko > Syo
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