Marvel VS Capcom: EX Edition (PlayStation)
Strider Hiryu FAQ
by Ed the Moogle
Version 1.05

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The (very small) Table of Contents

Basic Info
Special Moves
Hyper Combos
Victory Quotes
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Basic Info

Strider is a deadly force in the hands of a good player. His large variety of
special attacks keeps him from becoming predictable, and he is very agile and
can launch several combos. A great character overall.

Attack...4
Defense..3
Speed....4
H Combos.3
Combos...5
Overall..5

Special Moves

Slash
Down, Down-Forward, Forward, Punch

Strider takes a step forward and sweeps his blade in a wide arc at the enemy.
It is a fairly powerful attack, and makes a good combo finsiher.

Ouruboros Charge
Hold Back two seconds, Forward+Punch

This causes a small machine to hover behind Strider. Repeating the motion will
launch an Oruboros Fireball.

Bomb Drop
Hold Back two seconds, Forward+Kick

A mechanical falcon flies overhead and drops a parachute bomb at the enemy.
Upon impact, it will explode for moderate damage. It is rather easy to avoid,
though, as the enemy can easily see it coming. The Kick button used determines
how far the range of the bomb will go. If you tap Strong Kick, it will go all
the way across the screen. Weak Kick, it will drop right next to you.

Forward Slash
Forward, Down, Down/Forward, Punch

Strider slashes straight at the enemy with his blade. This move goes almost all
the way across the screen, and is very fast, making it ideal to catch your
opponent off guard.

Flying Slash
Down, Down-Forward, Forward, Punch (Air)

Strider dashes in mid-air toward the enemy. If he hits, he will juggle them for
three to four hits. This move arcs upward somewhat depending on which button
you press. Weak Punch is pretty much straight up, Medium is diagonally up, and
Strong is straight across.

Diving Slash
Down, Down-Forward, FOrward, Kick (Air)

Strider dashes in mid-air toward the enemy. If he hits, he will juggle them for
three to four hits. This move arcs downward somewhat depending on which button
you press. Weak Kick is pretty much straight down, ideal for preventing
anti-air attacks, Medium is diagonally down, and Strong is straight across the
screen.

Teleport Kick
Down, Down-Back, Back, Kick

Strider vanishes, then jumps down from the air and kicks the enemy. A good move
to avoid projectiles and catch the enemy off guard.

Teleport
Back, Down, Down-Back, Kick

Strider vanishes, and reappears a moment later. Useful for avoiding some Hyper
Combos.

Wall Grab
Down, Down-Back, Back, Punch

Strider leaps and grabs onto the edge of the screen. This is moderately useful
for staying in the air during certain Hyper Combos (like Captain America's
Charging Star, and pretty much every "capture" move). From this move, you can
crawl up and down the side of the screen by pushing the respective direction,
do a Flying or Diving Slash, press a punch or kick button to attack with your
sword, press Back, then Forward to jump to the other side, or tap forward to
drop down.

Hyper Combos

Ouruboros
Down, Down-Forward, Forward, 2 Punches

Two small machines appear spin around Strider. These can be fired by tapping
any Punch button rapidly. This move can help to make huge combos if it connects
during a launched combo. The machines dissapear after about 5 seconds. I've
been able to turn a 4-hit combo into a 30 hit combo with this move! The
machines themselves also inflict damage if an enemy touches them.

Ragnarok
Forward, Down, Down-Forward, 2 Punches

Strider charges at the opponent and throws them into the air, where he divides
into four and slashes the opponent several times before they fall to the
ground. This move can be avoided if the first attack is blocked.

Legion
Down, Down-Forward, Forward, 2 Kicks

Strider motions at the enemy, and several mechanical tigers and falcons fly
toward the enemy and attack repeatedly. This move is hard to avoid unless
super-jumped, but not terribly powerful.

Victory Quotes

"A false life is equal to death. Be yourself!"
"It doesn't pay to betray your principles..."
"Life or death awaits. A Strider is never certain..."
"Who can see the future? Those who create it!"
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