`°º¤øø¤º°`°º¤øø¤º°`°º¤ø¤º°`°º¤øø¤º°`°º¤øø¤º°`°º¤ø¤º°`°º¤øø¤º°`°º¤øø¤º°`
             HEIHACHI MISHIMA NOT-SO-ULTIMATE STRATEGY GUIDE
 `°º¤øø¤º°`°º¤øø¤º°`°º¤ø¤º°`°º¤øø¤º°`°º¤øø¤º°`°º¤ø¤º°`°º¤øø¤º°`°º¤øø¤º°`
HMNSUSG-011227-v1.b



[ ]::[AUTHOR'S NOTES]::[ ]

  This FAQ was originally written for www.tekkenzaibatsu.com but I've decided to
attempt to get it posted on GameFaqs.com aswell ;)

                                                     --::[D4rkwind]::--


  Since no one has posted ANYTHING to do with Heihachi... and I can't seem to get
myself into the forums... I have decided to compose my OWN strategy guide. This
is BY NO MEANS an Heihachi Bible or anything meant to resemble one. So DON'T
BLAME me if you have any disagreements with any of the content. Remember, this
is my first FAQ, it's here because none of YOU have made any effort to author
one, and quite frankly, I don't care.



[ ]::[DISCLAIMER]::[ ]

  All the usual crap belongs here...
This document is free and may be distributed or reproduced in any way, shape
or form, digital or not, providing the content contained herein is not altered in
any way. This document should not be used for profitable purposes and may not be
posted in any site without my permisson. This FAQ was created and is owned by
D4RKWIND. All other unspecifically mentioned copyrights in this FAQ are
acknowledged. All Tekken4, Tekken series and all its characters are copyright (c)
2001 Namco limited. All rights reserved. If you have any questions or comments
please e-mail me (d4rkwind13@hotmail.com).  I DO believe that credit should be
given where credit is due.

::Disclaimer best put by Dark Man X::
** adopted from 'Return of the Jaguar' FAQ, adapted from Kao Magura **

This FAQ and everything included in it is protected by International Copyright
Law. Failure to comply to any of the laws above will result in violation of the
laws mentioned BELOW, and consequently, may be the cause of legal action against
all perpetrators. ANY breach of copyright(not to mention plagiarism) is a CRIME.
If you disagree with ANY part of this disclaimer, get rid of this FAQ IMMEDIATELY.
This FAQ and everything included within this file CANNOT be reproduced in any way,
shape or form (physical, electronical, or otherwise) aside from being placed on a
freely-accessible, non-commercial web page in its original, unedited and unaltered
format. This FAQ CANNOT be used for profitable purposes (even if no money would be
made from selling it) or promotional purposes. It CANNOT be used in any sort of
commercial transaction. It CANNOT be used as a bonus, gift, etc., with a purchase
as this creates incentive to buy, and is therefore prohibited. Furthermore, this
FAQ CANNOT be used by the publishers, editors, employees or associates, etc. of
any company, group, business, or association, etc., nor can it be used by game
sites and anything related to it. It cannot be used in magazines, guides, books,
etc. or in any other form of printed or electronic media (including mediums not
specifically mentioned) in ANY way, shape, or form (including reprinting,
reference or inclusion), without the express written agreement of the author,
myself. It has been known to many FAQ writers and FAQ readers that the following
publishers/publications/companies have ripped from many Tekken authors in the
past, namely: the Ziff-Davis Video Game Group (publishers of EGM, Expert Gamer,
etc.), and Game Cave.  If you like reading free FAQs, and want to continue to keep
it that way, I URGE you NOT to read any of their damn magazines and to refrain
yourself from buying anything at Game Slave, oh my bad, I meant Cave. This applies
to every FAQ swindling company:

THAT ESPECIALLY MEANS ALL OF YOU COCKSUCKERS AT GAME CAVE! YOU'VE BEEN STEALING
EVERYONE'S FAQS FOR BLOOD MONEY FOR TOO FUCKIN' LONG, AND IF I FIND OUT YOU ARE
MAKING MONEY OFF OF MY GODDAMN FAQ, I AND MANY OTHERS WILL TELL YOUR PROVIDERS TO
SHUT YOUR ASSES DOWN FOR GOOD AND SEND YOU BACK TO THE SHITHOLE YOU CAME FROM!!!


This FAQ is ONLY available @ TEKKENZAIBATSU.COM & GAMEFAQS.COM

:: if you find a copy of HMNSUSG @ any other websites or being distributed
   illegaly PLEASE E-MAIL ME!  Send me the address and the link as NO OTHER SITES
   should have a copy!



[o]::[TABLE OF CONTENTS]::[o]

  i.    version history
  ii.   why is this here?
  iii.  HEIHACHI MISHIMA PROFILE (tekkenzaibatsu)
        * history
  iv.   control layout (tekkenzaibatsu)
  v.    HEIHACHI MISHIMA MOVE LIST (tekeknzaibatsu)
  vi.   TIPS and TACTICS
         * time attack
         * vs humans
           > breakdown
           > useful moves
           > vs bulldogs
           > vs turtles
  vii.  last words
  viii. credits and thanks



[i]::[VERSION HISTORY]::[i]

  What history??? This is the first one... and don't count on me coming out with
a series... I barely have any time to play this friggin game, let alone write a
series of FAQs just for you lazy buggers.



[ii]::[WHY IS THIS HERE?]::[ii]

  As mentioned above... no one has taken the time to compose a decent HEIHACHI
MISHIMA STRAT GUIDE.  Even when I took the time to check out the TEKKEN ZAIBATSU
FORUMS I was a little... no, a lot... disconcerted with the amount of HEIHACHI
bashing that was going on. To tell you the truth I almost fell for half the crap
that was being posted... comments regarding his old moves modified (hell sweep)
no more tile splitter<deathfist blah blah blah.  So what?  Cry me a river. Any
decent Tekken-er knows not to rely on only a coupla moves... Sure we all have
our favorites, but hey, we have to make due with what's available to us... right?
Yeah... that's right... life ISN'T fair!



[iii]::[HEIHACHI MISHIMA PROFILE (Tekken Zaibatsu)]::[iii]

Country of origin  : Japan (although the Japanese government denies it)
Fighting Style     : Mishima Ryu Ken
Age                : 75?


:: history (T4)::

Two years ago, HEIHACHI failed to capture Ogre. He made his researchers collect
blood and tissue left behind by Ogre and attempted to create a new life form by
combining its genetic material with his own. The experiment failed, however, and
HEIHACHI learned that he lacked the Devil Gene necessary to integrate Ogre's
ginome into his.

In order to obtain the Devil Gene, HEIHACHI searched for Jin, who transformed
into a devil during the last Tournament. During the search, HEIHACHI learned that
the body of his son, Kazuya - whom he killed 20 years ago - was stored at a
cutting-edge biotech firm called G Corporation.

HEIHACHI ordered his Tekken Force to raid G Corporation in an attempt to obtain
Kazuya's remains. They obliterated G Corporation's laboratory, and the mission
appeared to be successful. ...That was until Kazuya, revived by G Corporation,
retaliated and coused the mission to fail.

HEIHACHI needed Kazuya or Jin's nody to create the new life form. After much
deliberation, an evil smile crept onto HEIHACHI's lips.

The next day, an announcement was made for The King of Iron Fist Tournament 4,
with the Mishima Zaibatsu as the prize.



[iv]::[CONTROL LAYOUT]::[iv]

1 -left punch     2 -right punch
3 -left kick      4 -right kick

f -tap forward    F -hold forward
d -tap down       D -hold down
b -tap back       B -hold back
u -tap up         U -hold up

d/f -tap down forward    D/F -hold down forward
d/b -tap down back       D/B -hold down back
u/f -tap up forward      U/F -hold up forward
u/b -tap up back         U/B -hold up back

qcf -quarter circle forward
qcb -quarter circle back
hcf -half circle forward
hcb -half circle back


:: Notations ::

FC  -full crouch animation   WS  -while standing up
N   -joystick in neutral     WR  -while running
SS  -side step either way    SSL -side step to left
SSR -side step to right      [ ] -optional command

, -followed by            ~ -immediately after
+ -at the same time       _ -or
< -delayed input          = -next in sequence
* -push and hold button   : -requires just frame input


:: Grounded Positions ::

PLD -play dead position face up & feet away
KND -knockdown position face up & feet towards
SLD -slide position face down & feet away
FCD -face down position face down & feet towards


:: Moves Properties ::

BT  -your back turned to the opponent
OB  -forces opponent's back to face you
OS  -forces opponent's side to face you
OSB -forces opponent's side to face you when blocked
JG  -juggle starter
BN  -bounce juggle starter
RC  -recover crouching after a move
RCj -joystick modifier, need to hold D during the move to RC
CH  -requires a counter hit
DS  -double over stun
FS  -fall back stun
LS  -lift stun
GS  -gut stun
KS  -kneel stun
HS  -hunch over stun
TS  -trip stun
CS  -crumple stun
CFS -crumple fall stun
CF  -crumple fall
BS  -low block stagger (to attacking character)
SH  -stagger hit
GB  -guard break (usually one or two hands go up in the air)
GC  -guard crouch, opponent recovers in crouching guard
#   -see corresponding footnote
c   -CH modifier (eg. JGc is a juggle starter on counter hit)
co  -crouching opponent modifier (eg. KSco)
cco -CH on crouching opponent modifier (eg. FScco)


:: Hit Ranges ::

l   -hits low (block d/b)
m   -hits mid (block b)
h   -hits high (block b or duck)
L   -hits low and grounded opponents (block d/b)
M   -hits mid and grounded opponents (block b)
H   -hits high and grounded opponents (block b or duck)
Sm  -hits special mid (block d/b or b)
!   -unblockable hit
<!> -unblockable hit which can be ducked
{!} -unblockable hits grounded opponents
*!* -unblockable hits big grounded opponents
"   -indicates block point in string hits


:: Extra Combo Conventions ::

cc   -crouch cancel tap up while crouching
wgf  -wind godfist f,N,d,d/f+2
ewgf -electric wind godfist f,N,d~d/f+2
tgf  -thunder godfist f,N,d,d/f+1
big  -big character combo only works on big characters
(  ) -missing hit is required for the next hit


:: Character Specific (ignored in my FAQ) ::

BDS bad stomach Dr. Bosconovitch
FB fall back Dr. Bosconovitch
EFB electric fall back Dr. Bosconovitch
EFF electric fall fake Dr. Bosconovitch
HSP handstand position Eddy Gordo
RLX relaxed position Eddy Gordo
AOP art of phoenix Ling Xiaoyu
RDS rain dance stance Ling Xiaoyu
LFF left foot forward Hwoarang
RFF right foot forward Hwoarang
LFS left flamingo stance Hwoarang
RFS right flamingo stance Hwoarang
VTS vale tudo stance Craig Marduk
DSS dragon sign stance Marshall Law
DFS dragon fake step Marshall Law
HMS hit man stance Lee Chaolan - Violet
CRA art of crane Lei Wulong
SNA art of snake Lei Wulong
TGR art of tiger Lei Wulong
DGN art of dragon Lei Wulong
PAN art of panther Lei Wulong
DRU drunken master Lei Wulong



[v]::[HEIHACHI MISHIMA MOVELIST (TEKKENZAIBZTSU)]::[v]


:: GRAPPLING ARTS ::

Command       | Place | Name                     | Damage | Escape | Properties
              |       |                          |        |        |
2+4           | front | Neck Breaker             | 30     | 1      |
F+2+4         | front | Power Bomb               | 30     | 2      |
f,f+1+2       | front | Stone Head               | 33     | 1+2    | #1
f,f+1+4       | front | Head Butt Carnival       | 33     | 1+2    | #2 #3
1+3+(u_d_b_f) | any   | Position Change          | --     | 1      |
(F+2+4_2+4)   | left  | Tile Splitter Guillotine | 40     | 1      |
(F+2+4_2+4)   | right | Free Fall                | 46     | 2      |
(F+2+4_2+4)   | back  | Atomic Drop              | 45     | --     |

:: GRAPPLING ARTS footnotes ::

#1 Opponent can tech roll after the throw.
#2 Only against Jin, Heihachi, Lei, Kazuya, Bryan and Paul.
#3 Throw can be reverse with 1 or 2. Heihachi can reverse again with 1+2.
   Can be repeated infinitely.


:: SPECIAL ARTS ::

Command                  | Name                    | Damage  | Range | Properties
                         |                         |         |       |
b+1                      | Alter Splitter          | 22      | m     | KSc KSco GB
1<2                      | Double Punch            | 5,8     | hh    |
 = 4                     | = Roundhouse            | 15      | h     |
1,1<2                    | Shining Fists           | 5,8,18  | hhm   |
1<2,2                    | Demon Slayer            | 5,8,18  | hhh   |
 = ~1+2                  | = Demon Executioner     | 22      | m     | #3
   = (u_d)               | = Side Step Cancel      | --      | --    |
     = 1+2               | = Demon Executioner     | 22      | m     |
f+1<b+2,1                | Demon Massacre          | 6,21,25 | hmm   |
f+1<b+2,4                | Demon Lair              | 6,21,30 | hmm   | GB
d+1                      | Tile Splitter           | 15      | m     | SLDc RCj
d/f+1,2                  | Twin Pistons            | 8,21    | mm    | JG
f,N,d,d/f+1              | Thunder Godfist         | 27      | m     |
f,N,d,D/F,1              | Delay Thunder Godfist   | 27      | m     | #9 JG
 = :d,U+3,4              | = Diamond Hell Axe      | 20,12   | mh    |
f,N,d~D/F+1              | Diamond Thunder Godfist | 35      | m     | GB #7
f,N,d/f+1                | Omen Thunder Godfist    | 35      | m     | GB
b+1+2                    | Shattering Palm         | 20      | m     |
b+1+2*                   | Shattering Palm         | 36      | m     |
1+2                      | Demon Breath            | 22      | m     | CF KNDc
b+2                      | Demon Boar              | 25      | m     | HS CFSc
2,2                      | Demon Backhand Spin     | 12,21   | hh    |
f+2                      | Demon Backhand          | 21      | h     |
 = ~1+2                  | = Demon Breath          | 25      | m     | #3
f,f+2                    | Demon Godfist           | 30      | m     | JG
f,N,d,d/f+2              | Wind Godfist            | 25      | h     | JGc
f~N~d~d/f+2              | Electric Wind Godfist   | 25      | h     | JGc GB
f,N,d,D/F+2*             | Lighting Wind Godfist   | 21      | h     | JG GB
qcf+2                    | Diamond Lance           | 30      | m     |
WS+2                     | Dark Thrust             | 24      | m     | HS CSc
f,f+3                    | Split Axe Kick          | 24      | m     | GB BNc
(WR_f,f,f)+3             | Leaping Slash Kick      | 30      | m     | GB
f,N,d,d/f+3              | Demon Gut Kick          | 35      | m     | GB
f,N,d,D/F+3              | Demon Slice Kick        | 21      | L     |
f,N,d,d/f,f,u/f+3        | Hop Delayed Demon Gut Kick| 35    | m     | GB
f,N,d,d/f,f,u/f,d+3      | Hop - Delayed Demon Slice Kick| 21| L     |
f+3                      | Viscera Smash           | 24      | m     | HS KNDc
u/f+3,4                  | Hell Axe                | 17,22   | mh    | GB #2
4                        | Roundhouse              | 30      | h     | CSc
u+4                      | Hop Kick                | 15      | m     | JG
u/f+4,4                  | Rising Sun              | 25,15   | hL    |
(qcf_f,N,d,d/f,f_WS)+4<4 | Delay Tsunami Kick      | 12,18   | mm    |
f,N,d,D/F+4              | Hell Sweep              | 15      | L     | JGc BS #6
 = N+4                   | = Rising Kick           | 14      | m     |
 = N+4,4                 | = Tsunami Kick          | 14,21   | mm    |
 = N+1                   | = Thunder Godfist       | 37      | m     |
 = 4                     | = Hell Sweep            | 13      | L     | BS
   = N+4                 | = Rising Kick           | 14      | m     |
   = N+4,4               | = Tsunami Kick          | 14,21   | mm    |
   = N+1                 | = Thunder Godfist       | 21      | m     |
   = 4                   | = Hell Sweep            | 13      | L     |BS
     = N+4               | = Rising Kick           | 14      | m     |
     = N+4,4             | = Tsunami Kick          | 14,21   | mm    |
     = N+1               | = Thunder Godfist       | 21      | m     |
f+4                      | Demon Axe Kick          | 27      | m     | GC KSc SLDc
(u/f+4~3_4~3)            | Demon Scissors          | 25      | M     |
d+4                      | Geta Stomp              | 25      | L     | #1
b,b,N+3+4                | Shadow Step             | --      | --    |
b+2+4                    | Diamond Wall Glowing Fists| --    | --    | #4
b+2+4                    | Diamond Wall Reversal   | 18      | --    | #5
2+3+4                    | Auger Taunt             | --      | --    |

:: SPECIAL ARTS footnotes ::

#1 Move can only be done when the opponent is knocked of his feet.
#2 On neutral block the 2nd hit will connect.
#3 Demon Executioner cancels the previous hit.
#4 During Glowing Fists you cannot block, but your first attack will be a Counter Hit
#5 Heihachi takes 45 points of damage.
#6 You can still block the next Hell Sweep. Causing Heihachi to Block Stun.


:: UNBLOCKABLE ARTS ::

Command | Name                | Damage | Range | Properties
        |                     |        |       |
d+1+4   | Demon Tile Splitter | 70     |       | !


:: STRING HIT ARTS ::

Command                 | Hits | Damage                 | Range
                        |      |                        |
d/f+3,2,2,4,4,1,4,1,2,4 | 10   | 17,5,6,8,8,5,10,5,6,35 | mh"hLL"mhh"mm
d/f+3,2,2,4,4,1,4,1,2,1 | 10   | 17,5,6,8,8,5,10,5,6,30 | mh"hLL"mhh"mm
d/f+3,2,2,4,4,1,2,1,2,1 | 10   | 17,5,6,8,8,5,5,8,21,25 | mh"hLL"mhmmm
f,F,2,1,2,2,3,4,4,1,2,1 | 10   | 7,8,6,7,6,11,5,5,8,30  | hh"hh"mm"lhmm



[vi]::[TIPS AND TACTICS]::[vi]

Where to start... ??  Hmmmm... ok... general.  The machine I play on is located
in Downtown Vancouver's Lion's Lair Arcade.  I used to think I was good... heh
until I started playing against some Japanese, King user!  He's unreal!  Oh well
that doesn't matter.  Like I said earlier (if I didn't I'm mentioning it now...)
I'm not the greatest player in the world, but I DO consider myself above
average.  As of so far no one has challenged any of my TIMEATTACK scores... some
people think that TIMEATTACK is boring and takes no skill.  Not true, TIMEATTACK
can be quite challenging and with certain characters pretty fun =).  At the
arcade I play at I have all the TIME ATTACK SCORES except for Christie which is
owned by my buddy... 3:14:63 JNX.  Not surprisingly, my HEIHACHI is number 1 at
2:28:96 KAE.  you can check out my website for the rest of the scores...
http://d4rkwind.tripod.com  anyone is welcome to send in their TIMEATTACK result
provided you include the arcade name, your name, your time, and proof of your
score... eg: digital photo.  I know... there's no proof of my scores, but I know
they're real, and when I get a digicam I'll post the proof too ~_^.

HEIHACHI is generally better for bulldogging (to me, anyway).  Unfortunately, as
of yet, I haven't had the chance to play against any opponents worth playing
against.  Most of the time I'll beat them under 15 - 20 seconds.  Yeah, I know...
doesn't prove anything **sigh** but it's not my fault there aren't any good
players around here.  Oh, except for 2... we'll call them 'Lemon face' and uhhh
'Nathan'... yeah. o_o  Since I don't have anything to write... I'll move on to
tell you all how to TRY to beat my time =).  Here we go.

** THIS PARAGRAPH WAS WRITTEN BEFORE I GOT SCHOOLED BY THE JAPANESE GUY (^^; **
**  ok... I have had a chance to play against some KICK A$$ opponents... woah...
I need work on my game play... but... yeah, I do have a life... sorry guys ^_^ **


:: TIME ATTACK ::

There are two ways to begin each round, but before I get into those there is
something even more important : positioning!!!  If you read any other T4 FAQs
you'll have discovered that positioning BEFORE the round begins may well
determine the outcome of the battle.  PAY ATTENTION to what BACKGROUND you're in!
If you're in one of the enclosed BGs (LAB, PIT) it is possible to KO your
opponent in 4-6 seconds!  Even if you aren't in a closed space you can average
8-10 seconds yep... TRUE for most other characters too (some easier than others).


Back to the 2 different STARTERS:

CHOICE 1: Stay back about 1 bodylength away (you might have to back up, as many
AI fighters tend to rush a la JIN).  When the match starts begin with DEMON BOAR
(b+2) for some reason the computer next-to-never blocks this (???) i don't know
why.  What's better?... Most of the time they'll try something to counter but
will fall short resulting in CH.  If this is the case follow up with DIAMOND
LANCE (qcf+2) or DEMON BREATH (1+2).  Generally DEMON BREATH is preffered for it
is easier to execute, follow up with TILE SPLITTER (d+1) for an extra hit on the
ground. If you don't get CH then follow up with DIAMOND LANCE which, I find, hits
99% of the time.

CHOICE 2: bulldog - stay close.  FIGHT! is
announced begin with DEMON BREATH (1+2) this move is extraorinarily fast and is
pretty much a 90% hit rate (against the computer off the start).  If it connects
your opponent will either crumble onto your feet or be flung to the ground about
1 body length away.  In either case you can follow up with TILE SPLITTER, in the
latter you'll have to dash closer to connect.

Now that you've knocked your opponent flat on their a$$es you, once again, have
a series of choices...

FIRST:  Get close enough to trick the computer into doing a recovery kick
(kick while getting up)  you can tell when they are going to do this via a
couple of giveaways:  if they roll sideways and back, if they roll back, or if
they stay on the ground for a bit without doing anything it usually means they
are waiting for you to come in close.  Learn to stay out of range and you can
make them 'whiff' everytime!


AWAY FROM OBSTACLES/WALLS

CHOICE 1: Follow up with DIAMOND LANCE, knocking them flat on their butts once
again.

CHOICE 2: Follow up with DEMON BOAR.  This hit will most DEFINITELY NOT be CH
and should be followed up with one of 2 things: DEMON BREATH just to be safe but
might be blocked... or DIAMOND LANCE 99% hit rate but harder to execute.

CHOICE 3: Follow up with TGF (f,N,d,d/f+1) or DELAY TGF (f,N,d,D/F+1) into
DIAMOND HELL AXE (= :d,U+3,4)... latter not recommended (too difficult to
execute).

CHOICE 4: Follow up with HELL AXE (u/f+3,4).

CHOICE 5: Follow up with DEMON GODFIST (f,f+2) or TWIN PISTONS (d/f+1,2) to
launch opponent.  Next single jab (1) then DEMON TILE SPLITTER (d+1+4). DEMON
TILE SPLITTER is to be executed BEFORE your opponent hits the ground.
** juggles cause the AI to 'fast recover' or roll out of falls, making it easier
for you to connect UNBLOCKABLES if timed correctly **  HOWEVER... if opponent
rolls away you will whiff... and if DEMON TILE SPLITTER is executed too early and
opponent rolls left or right, you will whiff.  Also... if opponent performs
rising kick (rare) you will be hit.  THIS CHOICE IS NOT RECOMMENDED UNLESS YOU
ARE CLOSE TO OBSTACLE/WALL or have backed your opponent into a CORNER!


CLOSE TO OBSTACLES/WALLS

CHOICE 1: Follow up with DIAMOND LANCE to smash your opponent into OBSTACLE/WALL.
If they are close enough the impact will stun them opening up the perfect
opportunity for a variety of follow ups.  My favorite is DEMON BREATH... just
because it's fast, easy to execute and causes significant dmage.

CHOICE 2: Follow up with DEMON TILE SPLITTER while keeping out of kick range.  As
soon as they whiff the hammer will fall causing 70 points damage AND if you're
lucky, a 6-8 second KO!!!

CHOICE 3: Literally smash them into the ground... =D  using TILE SPLITTER over,
and over, and over........ you get the picture =)  some people say it's cheap...
little do they know... there ARE ways to get out of this!  But we won't get into
that ;)  Let's keep them guessing!

CHOICE 4: Follow up with TGF and smash them into the wall.  When you land you'll
have just enough time to execute DEMON BREATH!  Follow up with TILE SPLITTER for
a guaranteed extra hit!

                     ----:::::::::::::::::::::::::::----

These are just a few of the possibilities available to you so BY NO MEANS should
you restrict yourself to what's here!  Thanks to the dedication of NAMCO and
staff we have a whole new world at our finger tips!  The preceding are just a
list of the MOST USEFUL (to me ~_^) moves to achieve SUPERIOR TIMEATTACK scores
with HEIHACHI MISHIMA.


::VS HUMANS::

Since I played those CRAZY players the other night I've been questioning my own
skills... or lack thereof.  Hmmm.  Do I still have what it takes?  WHO CARES?!?
Like it says at the top... this is the NOT-SO-ULTIMATE GUIDE!

::BREAKDOWN::

HEIHACHI's moves have been compromised since his release in TEKKEN, TEKKEN2 and
TEKKEN 3.  In TEKKEN 2 his WGF properties were awesome... it was one of, if not
THE most useful move in his arsenal.  However... in TEKKEN 3 they changed the
hit property from 'm' to 'Sm'.  This simple change altered his whole character
gameplay... people no longer had to worry about being launched by WGF (which
also causes significant damage in the process).  In TEKKEN 4 his gameplay has
ONCE AGAIN been altered!!!  The TILE SPLITTER = DEATHFIST combination has been
eliminated!  **in fact the DEATHFIST itself has been junked and replaced with
DIAMOND LANCE**  The TILE SPLITTER = DEATHFIST combination was extremely useful
as it had a couple of benefits: 1) to keep your opponent on their toes... if used
properly, a useful tool for 'training' them to stay standing exposing them to
L attacks.  2) The actual combination was a great tool for keeping opponents at
bay.  If they blocked the DEATHFIST it would push them WAY back leaving you
with lots of room to breathe and set up your next attack.

There are too many variables and possibilities to make an accurate guide to
'proper' use of HEIHACHI so I have decided to list MOVES I find MOST USEFUL and
the most effective ways to use them... if I have left anything out please email
me and I'll post the new information in an updated version of HMNSUSG.  (with
credit to YOU too!  Of course ~_^ )


::HEIHACHI-USEFUL MOVES::

ALTER SPLITTER
b+1 - to crouching opponents - slap them on the forehead!
DOUBLE PUNCH
1<2 - used to bulldog opponents (although slower than many other opponents)
DOUBLE PUNCH = ROUNDHOUSE
1<2=4 - useful when opponent misses move or after you've blocked move with a
        slow recovery time.
SHINING FISTS
1,1<2 - same as above.
DEMON SLAYER
1<2,2 - same as above.
DEMON SLAYER = DEMON EXECUTIONER
1,2,2=~1+2 - confuses the hell out of your opponent!!! ESPECIALLY WHEN USED IN
             CONJUNCTION WITH...
DEMON SLAYER = DEMON EXECUTIONER = SIDE STEP CANCEL
1,2,2=~1+2=(u_d) - HEIHACHI circles around opponent a la KING / MARDUK =)
                   AND...
DEMON SLAYER = DEMON EXECUTIONER = SIDE STEP CANCEL = DEMON EXECUTIONER
1,2,2=~1+2=(u_d)=1+2 - change it up, use a THROW or DIAMOND LANCE to keep them
                       guessing!
DEMON LAIR
f+1<b+2,4 - good for pushing your opponent away and keeping them off balance...
            also useful for juggling if timed correctly.
TILE SPLITTER
d+1 - keep them on their toes... 'TRAIN' your opponent or smash them while
      they're ducking.  Great for playing the 'sleeping' game!  If they don't
      know how to escape it, you can keep your opponent on the ground and take
      his WHOLE life guage!!!  CHEAP???  No such thing... they should do their
      homework!!!
TWIN PISTONS
d/f+1,2 - good for launching and keeping your opponent wary of crouching.
          SHOULD NOT BE USED as an attack but as a COUNTER ATTACK (after
          blocking).  If you miss with this one you'll surely be PUNISHED!
THUNDER GODFIST
f,N,d,d/f+1 - good for bridging the gap, very powerful but dangerous if misused.
DELAY THUNDER GODFIST
f,N,d,D/F,1 - good for bridging LARGER gaps and throwing opponents timing off.
SHATTERING PALM
b+1+2 - great for guessing game... pushes opponent away and can be delayed!
DEMON BREATH
1+2 - one of the MOST useful moves in his ARSENAL.  Great speed for counter
      attacks and POWERFUL to boot!  Bad recovery and range...
DEMON BOAR
b+2 - good for advancing and cornering... CH causes opponent to crumble leaving
      opportunity to PUNISH!!!
DEMON BACKHAND SPIN
2,2 - quick, reasonable damage.  Useful after blocked moves.
DEMON BACKHAND
f+2 - throw this in once in awhile... nice little advancing move, but BE CAREFUL
      poor recovery!  Use in conjunction with...
DEMON BACKHAND = DEMON BREATH
f+2=~1+2 - change up, just when they thought they had us figured out!
DEMON GODFIST
f,f+2 - VERY useful!  Starts juggles with decent damage, covers ground and if
        blocked gives you quite a bit of room.  BUT if your opponent has a long
        range move WATCH OUT!!! (ie: PAUL - DEATHFIST) POOR RECOVERY TIME!
        ** hits crouching opponents **
WIND GODFIST
f,N,d,d/f+2 - good for counter attacking (after blocked moves) juggles with CH!
              throw in once in awhile hold 2 to delay and confuse opponent.
              Does NOT hit crouching opponents!
DIAMOND LANCE
qcf+2 - ANOTHER EXTREMELY USEFUL MOVE!!!  Similar to Pauls DEATHFIST, covers
        lots of ground (use with crouching dash) causes significant damage,
        pushes opponent away when blocked!  Good for counter attacking whiffed
        moves and low recovery moves.
DARK THRUST
WS+2 - strangely timed move causes HS and CS on a counter hit.  Follow up with
       TWIN PISTONS to start juggle.
SPLIT AXE KICK
f,f+3 - useful for crouching opponents, bounce juggle starter on CH!
DEMON GUT KICK
f,N,d,d/f+3 - mix up with...
DEMON SLICE KICK
f,N,d,D/F+3 - to keep them guessing.  Most people can't react in time to block
              the hits.  HEIHACHI spins around too fast to tell if he's
              attacking low or high.
HOP - DELAYED DEMON GUT KICK
f,N,d,d/f,f,u/f+3 - same as above but covers LOTS of ground, mix up with...
HOP - DELAYED DEMON SLICE KICK
f,N,d,d/f,f,u/f,d+3 - be careful!  Easy to counter attack because HEIHACHI runs
                      before hopping and kicking.  Gives you good distance if
                      blocked, pushes opponent away and is GB.
VISCERA SMASH
f+3 - good for setting up the 'sleeping' game =)  CH causes opponent to fall
      feet towards.  For some reason most people like to try and roll away...
      that's when we let the hammer fall with TILE SPLITTER!!!
HELL AXE
u/f+3,4 - great tool to back opponent into corners... execution is a little
          slow but it really pushes them back when blocked.  Good for
          counter attacking whiffed moves.
ROUNDHOUSE
4 - STRONG for a single button move!  CH causes opponent to crumple, leaving
    enough time to throw, DIAMOND LANCE or DEMON BREATH.
DELAY TSUNAMI KICK
(qcf_f,N,d,d/f,f_WS)+4<4 - very useful to follow grounded opponents or recover
                           from crouching position.
HELL SWEEP
f,N,d,D/F+4 - train your opponent!!!  and change up with...
HELL SWEEP = RISING KICK = TSUNAMI KICK
f,N,d,D/F+4=N,4,4 - to confuse them.  Leaves HEIHACHI open for attack if
                    blocked!
HELL SWEEP = THUNDER GODFIST
f,N,d,D/F+4=N+1 - if they start blocking your second HELL SWEEP punish them
                  with a nice TGF!!!
DIAMOND HELL SWEEPS
f,N,d,D/F+4:4:4 - even MORE useful as HEIHACHI will not suffer GUARD STUN even
                  when sweeps are blocked!  (JUST FRAME VERSION - HIGH
                  DIFFICULTY!)
DIAMOND HELL SWEEPS = THUNDER GODFIST
f,N,d,D/F+4:4:4=:N+1 - same properties as above HELL SWEEPS.
DIAMOND HELL SWEEPS = RISING KICK = TSUNAMI KICK
f,N,d,D/F+4:4:4=:N+4,4 - same as above.
DEMON AXE KICK
f+4 - good for keeping opponent off balance.  Opponent ends up in CROUCHING
      GUARD POSITION, long enough for you to execute another attack.  Also
      leaves them face down feet away on CH.
DEMON SCISSORS
(u/f+4~3_4~3) - great for attacking downed opponents.  Dangerous if whiffed!
                leaves you lying on your back.
GETA STOMP
d+4 - punish opponents who roll to the right or just lie there.
SHADOW STEP
b,b,N+3+4 - give yourself some distance from your opponent!
DIAMOND WALL - GLOWING FISTS
b+2+4 - prepare your next hit to be guaranteed CH!  ** HEIHACHI CANNOT BLOCK
        WHILE FISTS ARE GLOWING!!! **  Not recommended when close to opponent..
        If they're attacking resulting in DIAMOND WALL REVERSAL, HEIHACHI
        suffers 45 damage!
AUGER TAUNT
2+3+4 - get cocky ~_^
DEMON TILE SPLITTER
d+1+4 - not recommended unless you're playing a scrub or your opponent is
        backed into a corner!

** DON'T even bother with the string hits!  Most decent players will block all
   hits following second attack **


And there you have it HEIHACHI's useful moves and when to use them... It's
quite an extensive list but all great players will not limit themselves when
they have countless options.  Remember, humans have the ability to adapt very
quickly, and to pick up patterns... that's when you have to learn to 'train'
your opponent.  If you limit yourself to only a few moves your gameplay will
become PREDICTABLE and you'll end up standing around waiting for your turn
again... change up your moves and KEEP MOVING!!!  This is a 3 DIMENSIONAL game
so use all 3 Dimensions!  This is not a Capcom fighter!!!  Even Capcom fighters
in 3D were still in 2 dimensions!  Remember SFEX series?  3D my a$$!  The
characters were rendered in 3D but they limited us to a 2D plane of movement!
Make use of what's at hand... SSing will help you get around bulldoggers!
HEIHACHI's jabs are too slow to beat out most opponents so you'll have to learn
to keep them at arms length or SS and COUNTER.


::VS BULLDOGS::

Unfortunately, as I mentioned above, HEIHACHI's jabs tend to come out slower
than most of his attackers.  SSing is VITAL in your game against BULLDOGGERS.
It is, however, a feat easier said than done.  For some reason, everytime I play
against King users I choke!!!  Frikkin' piss me off... as soon as they figure
out my tactics I start freakin' out and I freeze up... I don't know what to do
and I just stand there.  If you're fighting against someone like King you really
have to keep your distance... or try to move in with DEMON SLAYER = EXECUTIONER
= SIDESTEP CANCEL = THROW or EXECUTIONER.  You really have to change it up
though... if they're ducking you have to do EXECUTIONER.. if they're standing
then you have to THROW.  If you notice that your opponent is delaying between
sets try to surprise them with DEMON BREATH in between.

Another VERY useful move for HEIHACHI is the HOP - DELAYED DEMON GUT/SLICE KICK!
It is almost imparative that you use this!  The SLICE KICK will usually get them
the first few times... then you have to change it up to a GUT KICK.  As soon as
they see you running in and hopping they'll start to block down letting you kick
them in the face... NICE!  If you feel like it and you're close enough you can
do a CD and delay into HELL SWEEP, usually I don't like to let it go past the
first sweep (unless you have the JUST FRAME HELL SWEEP perfected) because if the
first seconed one is blocked it leaves you open for punishment!  Try to use HELL
SWEEP = RISING KICK = TSUNAMI KICK or HELL SWEEP = THUNDER GODFIST... TSUNAMI
KICK feels safer because it allows you to keep your distance while TGF sets you
right at your opponents feet.


::VS TURTLES::

Turtlers are my favorite!!!  They leave you with as much room as you want!  Just
the kind of person who lets you exploit ALL of HEIHACHI's moves =).  With these
guys, half the time you can stand there and activate DIAMOND WALL allowing you
the extra few attack points if you connect!  You don't have to worry about
getting hit because they're too scared to come out of their shells!  This is the
time to use DELAY HOP - SLICE KICK and start playing the 'sleeping game'! If you
really wanna have some fun learn how to do the DEMON SLAYER = EXECUTIONER = SS
CANCEL ~_^ it's fun to see how many different combinations you can hit them with.
If you want to play around, hit them a couple of times and start SHADOW STEPPING!
It's like a game of tag... most people don't appreciate it.. but it CAN be VERY
useful even against the toughest opponents.  Why?  Because after you turn your
tail they have to cover the distance between the two of you, and that's when
HEIHACHI can be most lethal!



[vii]::[LAST WORDS]::[vii]

What?  You could have written this FAQ, you say?  Well then, WHY DIDN,T YOU?!?
LIke I said at the beginning, I wrote this because nobody else out there took
the time to write one out!  Since I started writing this FAQ I've had a couple
of chances to play T4 and test some of my theories... lo and behold!  Most of
them stand firm!  Even against the best players my tips DO work... the key is to
be consistent!  Mix things up!  Keep them guessing by going up and down!  It's
the only way... unfortunately I haven't had the chance to play a really good
Paul user.  Only once... so I haven't had much practise and can't document /
answer any questions VS PAUL.  Oh well... most people tend to stay away from him
anyway ~_^. If you have anything else you think might come in handy or would be
helpful in the development of HEIHACHI users e-mail me d4rkwind13@hotmail.com.



[viii]::[CREDITS and THANKS]::[viii]

Just want to give a shout out to K2R for introducing me to the TEKKEN series and
'forcing' me to play when you didn't have anyone to play against ~_^.  Thanks
bro!  Without you, this definitely wouldn't have been possible!  You whupped my
a$$ so bad with HEIHACHI that I finally saw the potential and... here I am! ^_^

JINX thanks for showing me where LION's LAIR ARCADE was!  and always going with
me!  We've had lots of fun times there... and one day I'll beat your TIME ATTACK
score with CHRISTIE!!! (JNX 3:12:78) (^_^;  You just wait!

NATHAN, hmmm what to say?  You surely are a worthy opponent!  You'll figure out
my HEIHACHI one day!  But till then... I'm just gonna have to give you a good
run for your money!  Thanks for being a great challenger and teacher!  Yeah
that's right, I've been secretly reading your mind and figuring out all your
tactics!  You're one of the most well-rounded players I've ever come across!!!
KUDOS!

DARK MAN X, for that wonderful disclaimer and permission for me to cut and paste
it into my FAQ! ^_^

TEKKEN ZAIBATSU and staff!!! Thanks for building such an awesome TEKKEN TREASURY
of FACTS, FORUMS and MORE! Without your FAQs, Movelists, Movies, frame data... I
prolly wouldn't have spent so many countless hours in a state of zombification!
(^^;)  You guys (and girl) are truly outstanding in your dedication to bringing
information from TEKKEN 4 and the rest of the series to the rest of us!

GAMEFAQs! What a great site... and community! Keep up the great work people! I
can't believe the amount of information available, and the variety of platforms
that they cover! 6(^o^)9 Cheers!

NAMCO!  The greatest 3D fighter producers!  Yeah... it's safe to assume that!
WOW!  What an accomplishment!  I can't wait to see the next game you all decide
to slap on us!  Whether it be another of the TEKKEN series or something
completely different!  Thanks to all of you, for without all your skill and
effort none of the FORMER MENTIONED (including me and all the TEKKEN-ers around
the world) would have anything to base our experiences on!!!  Keep up the great
work!

FINALLY, thanks to all of you who are reading this FAQ!  It's nice to know that
all those countless hours spent on putting this thing together weren't for
nothing! Good luck, and I hope some, if not all, the information in here was
deemed useful to you! Thanks again!  And keep on gaming!

                                                           --::[d4rkwind]::--