MARVEL VS CAPCOM 2: NEW AGE OF HEROES CHARACTER GUIDE: WOLVERINE 10/3/00 COPYRIGHT © 2000 THIS IS THE PROPERTY OF ONE, TRUNG BUI AND MAY NOT BE USED WITHOUT CONSENT FROM SAID AUTHOR. By Trung 'Supergeek' Bui Version History: Ver. 1.0: FIRST RELEASE, HOT OFF THE PRESSES! Ver. 1.1: Minor additions, another combo, and a missed move. Ver. 1.2: More combos. Ver. 1.3: Added some missing items. Ver. 1.4: More missing items, some more strategies. Ver. 1.5: More stuff Table of Contents: 1) Copyright 2) Wolverine Explained 3) Move List: The Meat 4) Assists 5) Strategies 6) Combos 7) Thank You's +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1) COPYRIGHT © THIS FAQ AND/OR GUIDE IS PROPERTY OF TRUNG BUI AND MAY NOT BE DISTRIBUTED WITHOUT MY PERMISSION OR CONSENT. DOING SO WOULD BE A MAJOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT AND WOULD HURT MY FEELINGS. THIS IS MY WORK AND YOU SHOULD NOT TAKE IT, PERIOD. THANKS FOR AGREEING AND ENJOY THE FAQ! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2) WOLVERINE EXPLAINED To most people, Wolverine is a very weak, defenseless mutant freak that has no real skill, but to others, he's the best offensive character in the whole game! Let's start with the pros and cons of playing Wolverine: + He's incredibly fast in terms of fighting, you can pull off up to 15 hit combos if given the opportunity. + His aggressive nature gives you a slight edge, psychologically. + He's very strong and can hurt you bad. - He's got horrible defense! He can be killed very easily if you don't take care of him. - His moves are sometimes laggy, especially Berserker Barrage X. - His launcher is a bit awkward to use. Well, there you have it, some pros and cons you should think about before choosing Wolverine, but keep in mind, YOU SHOULDN'T EVEN SELECT HIM IF YOU AREN'T EXPERIENCED! You have been warned! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3) MOVE LIST: THE MEAT Ah, the heart of the FAQ, here you'll find Wolverine's special attacks, throws and Hyper combos. MOVE KEY: Launcher: HK S.: Standing J.: Jumping C.: Crouching D.: Dash in SJ: Superjump QCF: Down, Down-Forward, Forward QCB: Down, Down-Back, Back DP: Forward, Down, Down-Forward LP: Low Punch HP: High Punch LK: Low Kick HK: High Kick XX: Cancel P: Punch 2P: 2 Punches K: Kick 2K: 2 Kicks A1: Assist 1 A2: Assist 2 THROWS: Neck Slash: Forward or Back + HP With his claws, Wolverine jumps on the back of your opponent and begins to slash the Bejesus out of their neck. This move can be performed in air and on the ground. Knockdown Slash: Forward or Back + HK This time, Wolverine kicks down the opponent and begins to slash their face off. This move can be performed on the ground only. SPECIAL ATTACKS: Launcher: HK This launches your enemy into the air for an aerial rave or air combo. Berserker Barrage: QCF + P Wolverine charges towards the opponent and slashes wildly. This is a great combo ender and is best utilized for the High punch version. This move can be used on the ground only. Drill Claw: LK + HP Wolverine basically drills towards the opponent with one claw out. This isn't a great combo ender unlike Berserker Barrage because of its kinda slow start up and lag if blocked. This move can be used in the air or on the ground. Tornado Claw: DP + P In MvsC2, almost all the characters have 'Dragon Punch' type moves, and Wolverine is one of the lucky people that get a multi-hit attack. But, do be a little specific, Bone Claw Wolverine can hit this in the air AND the ground, Metal Wolverine can't. If you use LP, Wolverine jumps up and performs a small slash, while if you use the HP version, he'll jump up higher and slash multiple times, an excellent reason to use this a lot, it's a great combo ender. The move can be used on the ground only. Dive Kick: Down + K In The Air It's what it says, Wolverine dives down with his foot out, I like it, and good for stay putters. HYPER COMBOS: Berserker Barrage X: QCF + 2P This is one of Wolverine best Hyper Combos, it's basically Berserker Barrage hitting multiple times, but don't be reckless with this, it can hurt you very bad because Wolverine ends it with a HP, which has a lot of lag if you don't hit him. It's an excellent combo ender. This move can be performed on the ground only. Weapon X: DP + 2P Wolverine starts extracts his claws, even though they're already out and says, "Let's go, bub!" and runs towards the opponent and, if he connects, he'll start an auto-combo, similar to Captain America's Final Justice, and after the end of the combo, he'll jump over the opponent, leaving an 'X' shape with his claws, one of the most flashiest Hyper Combos in the whole game. This game can be performed on the ground only. Fatal Claw: DP + 2K A most unusual move, Wolverine crosses his claws and jumps forward, leaving a giant 'X' shape and if your enemy happens to be in the vicinity, they'll be struck multiple times, this is a move you HAVE to combo in, it's too hard to use it as a regular move. This move can be performed on the ground only. Berserker Charge: QCF + 2K This move is basically a speed up move. Wolverine just crouches and says, "Berserker charge!" and he'll gain extra speed for about one and a half minutes; this is great for squeezing in those extra combos. This move can be performed on the ground only. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 4) ASSISTS Assists are great, they can bail you out of combos, can aid in your own, and just add some extra mayhem. Use 'em well, and you 'em often. ALPHA: Berserker Barrage/Berserker Barrage X This assist performs the strong version of Berserker Barrage, no matter what; he'll always end the move with his taunts. BETA: Tornado Claw/Fatal Claw This assist performs the strong version of Tornado Claw GAMMA: Drill Claw/Fatal Claw This assist performs Drill Claw ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 5) STRATEGIES First off, Wolverine is not for amateurs, he's only for experienced combo players who DON'T cheese! As you notice when playing, Wolverine is very, very fast walking, dashing, and even jumping! Take advantage of his speeds, as you can pull off multiple hit combos before the CPU or human can do anything. Second, remember, Wolverine is an ALL offense person, he can't take damage too well, he'll die if you don't take care of him. Also, using Wolverine's Hyper Combos in either Delayed, Double or Triple Hyper Combos are very good. All in all, Wolverine is a great offensive combo player, he can do giant, damaging combos in like 5 seconds, so take advantage of that particular feature. BOSS STRATEGIES: For the First Form of Abyss: Basically to simple combos and jump over him, repeat until dead. For the Second Form of Abyss: Dash in, and crouch immediately! Wolverine is already so low, just crouch and hit him with simple blows. When the bubbles come out, just Superjump out and Jab. Repeat. For the Third Form of Abyss: Whenever Abyss jumps out, jump and air combo him. Repeat until dead. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 6) COMBOS All right, you learned the moves, read the strategies, and want to get down to the "nitty gritty" of it all, COMBOS! 1. S. LP, S. LP, S. LK, S. HP 2. S. LP, S. LP, S. LP, C. HP (Can be an infinite combo in a corner) 3. S. LP, S. LP, S. LK, HP Berserker Barrage 4. S. LP, S. LP, S. LK, HP Berserker Barrage XX Berserker Barrage X 5. S. LP, S. LP, Drill Claw 6. S. LP, S. LP, S. HK, SJ, LP, LK, LP, LK, HP or Drill Claw 7. C. LP, C. LP, C. LK, S. HK, SJ, LP, LP, HP or Drill Claw 8. C. LP, C. LP, Fatal Claw 9. C. LP, C. LP, Weapon X 10. S. LP, S.LP, Tornado Claw 11. C. LP, C. LK, S. HK, SJ, LP, LP, LP, LP, LP, Drill Claw 12. S. LP, S. LP, Berserker Barrage X More to come! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 7) THANK YOU'S GameFAQs: For giving me excellent MvsC2 guides CJayC: For hosting my FAQ Solano Community College: For getting this game in the first place. Nick, Nick, Manuel, Arthur, Long, Al and the others: For helping me in the game. My parents: For giving me money for this game. God: Duh! Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness: God bless America! 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