=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Golden Axe III FAQ By: Goh_Billy (billy_kane_32@hotmail.com) Version #: 3.0 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Sections -------- 1. Legend 2. System 2.1 Basics 2.2 Powerups 3. Characters 3.1 Chronos Lait 3.2 Kain Grinder 3.3 Sarah Barn 3.4 Proud Cragger -------------------------- 3.5 Eve 4. Misc. And Easter Eggs 5. Conclusion 5.1 What's Missing/Needed 5.2 Credits =============================================================================== 1. Legend =============================================================================== ub u uf f - Forward A - Attack + - And \ | / b - Back J - Jump / - Or b-- --f u - Up M - Magic , - Then / | \ d - Down db d df =============================================================================== 2. System =============================================================================== ************** * 2.1 Basics * ************** Grapple press A when very close to the enemy Block b + A release A and hold b to continue to block; blocks one hit; does not block grapples Run aka Dash tap a direction twice (hold the direction to continue running) Basic Chains refer to movelist note that for the next part of the chain to come out, the previous part must connect with the enemy; when the chain guide refers to "close", it merely means relatively near the opponent (if you are too close you will grapple the enemy instead) Trip d + A knocks opponent off their feet; good for knocking enemies into pits Special Attack J+A Special Attack 2 f + J+A Magic Attack M the amount of magic pots you have in your possession determines the level of the Magic Attack Double Team Move face toward player 2, and when both characters nod to each other, have either player press A Double Team Magic face toward player 2's character, and when both characters nod to each other, press M (note: you must have a total of 10 pots of magic between the both of you to do this) Pick Up Object press A when on top of item Ride On Beast A when near the beast Dash tap a direction twice (hold the direction to continue running) Charge Move A Jump J Jump J Attack/Flame/Throw action depends on which beast you ride Magic Attack M you will perform your normal Magic Attack, but will get back on the beast immediately afterwards Pick Up Object press A when on top of item Get Off Beast A+J **************** * 2.2 Powerups * **************** Magic Pots: Get these by breaking certain objects or hitting the blue elves. These increase your magic power when you use your Magic Attack. 1-2 pots give you a Level 1 attack. 3-5 pots give you a Level 2 attack. And 6 pots give you a Level 3 attack. If you have no Magic Pots, you cannot perform a Magic Attack. Food: Get these by breaking certain objects or hitting the green elves. These increase your HP. Hearts: Get these by hitting the green elves. These will increase the size of your lifebar when you pick them up. Venus Symbol: These will be displayed under your lifebar. You get 1 Venus symbol each time your rescue someone. Rescue 5 people and you will receive an extra life. =============================================================================== 3. Characters =============================================================================== ******************************************************************************* * 3.1 Chronos Lait * ******************************************************************************* Colors `````` 1 Player - Blue fur 2 Player (Chooses Same Character In VS) - Purple fur Basic Chains ------------ A far----------> A far --------> A far ---------> f/b + A far (Slash) | (Palm Strike) (Double Slash) (Flip Kick) A close | A close | A close (Knee) | (Chest Elbow) (Uppercut) | | | | | ------> f/b + A far | (Flip Kick) | f/b + A close [can hold b to throw behind] | (Quick Toss) | d + A | (Tail Trip) | | --> f/b + A far (Palm And Flip) f/b + A close [can hold b to throw behind] (Elbow And Toss) d + A (Tail Trip) f/b + A far----> A far --------> f/b + A far (Slash Palm)| (Double Slash) (Flip Kick) f/b + A close| A close (Knee Elbow)| (Uppercut) | | --> f/b + A far (Flip Kick) f/b + A close [can hold b to throw behind] (Quick Toss) d + A (Tail Trip) Basic Moves ----------- Block b + A release A and hold b to continue to block; blocks one hit; does not block grapples Tail Trip d + A Grapple press A when very close refer to the Grapples to the enemy movelist Air Snap b+J/f+J/J, A you can use b/f during the actual Air Snap to switch directions as you descend Going For The Kill b+J/f+J/J, d + A (at you can use b/f during the the peak of the jump actual move to switch or while descending) directions as you descend Double Jump b+J/f+J/J, b+J/f+J/J just like a normal jump, you can use b/f during the Double Jump to influence your descent; perform the Double Jump at the peak of the first jump Air Snap A you can use b/f during the actual Air Snap to switch directions as you descend Going For The Kill d + A (at the peak of the you can use b/f during the jump or while descending) actual move to switch directions as you descend Wall Jump jump toward the wall, the wall, in this sense, is then press J when you a literal wall (NOT the reach the wall edge of the screen) Axe Kick A Vicious Dive Dash, A Cat Spike Dash, J, A Grapple Moves ------------- Head Bite A/J if the first or second bite doesn't KO the enemy then you can choose to perform another bite or the other grapple move listed below Pounce Away f/b + A Special Moves ------------- Flip Kick J+A Fatal Claws f + J+A Swift Cat f, b, f + J+A / Block (and unblockable hold the block with b), then release and press f + J+A Scratch And Kick f + A far (continue to hold f + A for auto combo to come out) Battle Throw f + A close (continue to hold f + A for auto combo to come out) Double Team Moves ----------------- Bladed Tornado face toward Kain, and when both characters nod to each other, have either player press A Double Flip face toward Sarah, and when both characters nod to each other, have either player press A Alley Oop face toward Proud, and when both characters nod to each other, have either player press A Magic ----- Mysterious Mist press M when you have 1-2 magic pots Mist Trap press M when you have 3-5 magic pots Lightning Mist press M when you have 6 magic pots Double Team Magic ----------------- Grim Reaper face toward player 2's character, and when both characters nod to each other, press M (note: you must have a total of 10 pots of magic between the both of you to do this) ******************************************************************************* * 3.2 Kain Grinder * ******************************************************************************* Colors `````` 1 Player - Blue w/ Silver trim 2 Player (Chooses Same Character In VS) - Red w/ Pink trim Basic Chains ------------ A far----------> A far --------> A far ---------> f/b + A far (Swipe) | (Cross Slash) (Down Sword) (Fatal Stab) A close | A close | A close (Handle Smack) (Short Slash) (Gut Kick) | | | | | ------> f/b + A far | (Fatal Stab) | f/b + A close [can hold b to throw behind] | (Lift Toss) | d + A | (Low Sword) | | --> f/b + A far (Slash And Stab) f/b + A close [can hold b to throw behind] (Slash And Toss) d + A (Low Sword) f/b + A far----> A far --------> f/b + A far (Slashes) | (Down Sword) (Fatal Stab) f/b + A close| A close (One, Two) | (Gut Kick) | | --> f/b + A far (Fatal Stab) f/b + A close [can hold b to throw behind] (Lift Toss) d + A (Low Sword) Basic Moves ----------- Block b + A release A and hold b to continue to block; blocks one hit; does not block grapples Low Sword d + A Grapple press A when very close refer to the Grapples to the enemy movelist Arc Cutter b+J/f+J/J, A you can use b/f during the actual Arc Cutter to switch directions as you descend Ground Stab b+J/f+J/J, d + A (at you can use b/f during the the peak of the jump actual move to switch or while descending) directions as you descend Sword Charge Dash, A Mega Arc Cutter Dash, J, A you can use b/f during the actual Mega Arc Cutter to switch directions as you descend Grapple Moves ------------- Handle Smash A/J if the first or second strike doesn't KO the enemy then you can choose to perform another strike or the other grapple move listed below One Handed Toss f/b + A Special Moves ------------- Spiral Strike J+A Windmill Slash f + J+A Burning Wave f, u, b, d, f + J+A Mighty Blade f + A far (continue to hold f + A for auto combo to come out) Slashing Toss f + A close (continue to hold f + A for auto combo to come out) Double Team Moves ----------------- Bladed Tornado face toward Chronos, and when both characters nod to each other, have either player press A Human Spear face toward Sarah, and when both characters nod to each other, have either player press A Warrior Swing face toward Proud, and when both characters nod to each other, have either player press A Magic ----- Water Blasts press M when you have 1-2 magic pots Ice Storm press M when you have 3-5 magic pots Cyclone Wave press M when you have 6 magic pots Double Team Magic ----------------- Water Dragon face toward player 2's character, and when both characters nod to each other, press M (note: you must have a total of 10 pots of magic between the both of you to do this) ******************************************************************************* * 3.3 Sarah Barn * ******************************************************************************* Colors `````` 1 Player - Red costume 2 Player (Chooses Same Character In VS) - Purple costume Basic Chains ------------ A far----------> A far --------> A far ---------> f + A far (Swipe) | (Cut Away) (Spin Slice) (Swipe Kick) A close | A close | A close (Handle Smash) (Handle Smash) (High Kick) | | | | | ------> f/b + A far | (Swipe Kick) | f/b + A close [can hold b to throw behind] | (Shift Toss) | d + A | (Slide Kick) | | --> f/b + A far (Double Spin) f/b + A close [can hold b to throw behind] (Smash And Toss) d + A (Slide Kick) f/b + A far----> A far --------> f + A far (Slashes) | (Spin Slice) (Swipe Kick) f/b + A close| A close (Hammering) | (High Kick) | | --> f/b + A far (Swipe Kick) f/b + A close [can hold b to throw behind] (Shift Toss) d + A (Slide Kick) Basic Moves ----------- Block b + A release A and hold b to continue to block; blocks one hit; does not block grapples Slide Kick d + A Grapple press A when very close refer to the Grapples to the enemy movelist Air Slice b+J/f+J/J, A you can use b/f during the actual Air Slice to switch directions as you descend Double Boot b+J/f+J/J, d + A (at you can use b/f during the the peak of the jump actual move to switch or while descending) directions as you descend Double Jump b+J/f+J/J, b+J/f+J/J just like a normal jump, you can use b/f during the Double Jump to influence your descent; perform the Double Jump at the peak of the first jump Air Slice A you can use b/f during the actual Air Slice to switch directions as you descend Double Boot d + A (at the peak of the you can use b/f during the jump or while descending) actual move to switch directions as you descend Wall Jump jump toward the wall, the wall, in this sense, is then press J when you a literal wall (NOT the reach the wall edge of the screen) Jump Kick A Power Slide Dash, A Down Slash Dash, J, A Grapple Moves ------------- Knee Bash A/J if the first or second knee doesn't KO the enemy then you can choose to perform another knee or the other grapple move listed below Layback Toss f/b + A Special Moves ------------- Quick Spin J+A Flare Kick f + J+A Sword Toss f, b, f + J+A / Block (and hold the block with b), then release and press f + J+A Spinning Princess f + A far (continue to hold f + A for auto combo to come out) Smash And Shift f + A close (continue to hold f + A for auto combo to come out) Double Team Moves ----------------- Double Flip face toward Chronos, and when both characters nod to each other, have either player press A Human Spear face toward Kain, and when both characters nod to each other, have either player press A Raging Bull face toward Proud, and when both characters nod to each other, have either player press A Magic ----- Fire Rain press M when you have 1-2 magic pots Solar Sparks press M when you have 3-5 magic pots Viper Blast press M when you have 6 magic pots Double Team Magic ----------------- Sol face toward player 2's character, and when both characters nod to each other, press M (note: you must have a total of 10 pots of magic between the both of you to do this) ******************************************************************************* * 3.4 Proud Cragger * ******************************************************************************* Colors `````` 1 Player - Yellow cloth w/ Silver trim 2 Player (Chooses Same Character In VS) - Gray cloth w/ Pink trim Basic Chains ------------ A far----------> A far --------> A far ---------> f + A far (Straight) | (Short Upper) (Axe Smash) (Gut Kick) A close | A close | A close (Forearm) | (Gut Punch) (Headbutt) | | | | | ------> f/b + A far | (Gut Kick) | f/b + A close [can hold b to throw behind] | (Gorilla Toss) | d + A | (Low Punch) | | --> f/b + A far (Upper And Kick) f/b + A close [can hold b to throw behind] (Punch To Toss) d + A (Low Punch) f/b + A far----> A far --------> f/b + A far (Punches) | (Axe Smash) (Gut Kick) f/b + A close| A close (Close Blows) (Headbutt) | | --> f/b + A far (Gut Kick) f/b + A close [can hold b to throw behind] (Gorilla Toss) d + A (Low Punch) Basic Moves ----------- Block b + A release A and hold b to continue to block; blocks one hit; does not block grapples Low Punch d + A Grapple press A when very close refer to the Grapples to the enemy movelist Super Dropkick b+J/f+J/J, A Air Axe Smash b+J/f+J/J, d + A (at you can use b/f during the the peak of the jump actual move to switch or while descending) directions as you descend Jawing Punch Dash, A Knee Drop Dash, J, A Grapple Moves ------------- Stomach Pound A if the first or second punch doesn't KO the enemy then you can choose to perform another punch or one of the other grapple moves listed below Jumping Crunch J Easy Throw f/b + A Special Moves ------------- Rumble J+A Mega Smash f + J+A Tornado Trio f, u, b, d, f + J+A Bone Soften f + A far (continue to hold f + A for auto combo to come out) Crush And Toss f + A close (continue to hold f + A for auto combo to come out) Double Team Moves ----------------- Alley Oop face toward Chronos, and when both characters nod to each other, have either player press A Warrior Swing face toward Kain, and when both characters nod to each other, have either player press A Raging Bull face toward Sarah, and when both characters nod to each other, have either player press A Magic ----- Earth Rising press M when you have 1-2 magic pots Spiked Boulder press M when you have 3-5 magic pots Rumbling Heavens press M when you have 6 magic pots Double Team Magic ----------------- Mountain Stomp face toward player 2's character, and when both characters nod to each other, press M (note: you must have a total of 10 pots of magic between the both of you to do this) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ******************************************************************************* * 3.5 Eve * ******************************************************************************* Colors `````` 1 Player - Gray armor 2 Player (Chooses Same Character In VS) - Pink armor Basic Chains ------------ A far----------> A far --------> A far (Jab) | (Straight) (Stretch Strike) A close | A close | A close (Knee) | (Knee) | (Low Flight) | | | | | ------> f/b + A close [can hold b to throw behind] | (Big Toss) | d + A | (Low Kick) | | --> f/b + A far (Punch Stretch) f/b + A close [can hold b to throw behind] (Knee And Toss) d + A (Low Kick) f/b + A far----> A far (One, Two) | (Stretch Strike) f/b + A close| A close (Double Knee) (Low Flight) | | --> f/b + A close [can hold b to throw behind] (Big Toss) d + A (Low Kick) Basic Moves ----------- Block b + A release A and hold b to continue to block; blocks one hit; does not block grapples Low Kick d + A Grapple press A when very close refer to the Grapples to the enemy movelist Needle Dive b+J/f+J/J, A Flying Charge Dash, A High Jump Dash, J cannot attack from this Grapple Moves ------------- Head Peck A if the first or second peck doesn't KO the enemy then you can choose to perform another peck or the other grapple move listed below High Slam J Special Moves ------------- Punch And Push f + A far (continue to hold f + A for auto combo to come out) Knee And Throw f + A close (continue to hold f + A for auto combo to come out) =============================================================================== 4. Misc. And Easter Eggs =============================================================================== Secret Message `````````````` At the Title Screen, enter: Up, C, Up, C, Up, C, C, C, B, A, Left, Down Level Select ```````````` At the Character Select Screen, highlight the character you want to use and enter: A, A, A, A, Start, C, C, C, C, C, C Complete Ending ``````````````` By a complete ending, this merely means everyone is seen safe at the end. To do this you must take this route: At the first intersection, go straight. This will lead you to Tender Hamlet. At the next intersection, take the bottom route. This will lead you to the Cave Of Crystal. Continue on and you will automatically end up on Blood Street. At the next intersection, take the bottom route. This will take you to A Voyage To Castle. There, you will come across another intersection. Again, take the bottom route. You will now automatically lead to the Cursed City. From there you will go to The Gate Of Fate and finish the game. On the way, make sure you save all 10 prisoners. If you do this correctly you will see all your team mates and prisoners at the end. =============================================================================== 5. Conclusion =============================================================================== 5.1 What's Missing/Needed -Clean up and corrections -If you have anything to add, any corrections I need to make, please email me at billy_kane_32@hotmail.com. Credit will be given for your contribution. 5.2 Credits -Sega -Gamefaqs -And me for writing this FAQ