"Trascending History and the World, A Tale of Souls and Swords Eternally Retold" ****** -Link- ****** Soul Calibur II - Gamecube Version Character FAQ for - Link Version 1.2 by: NeOak ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Version Updates 2. Introduction 3. Link's Profile 4. Weapons & Costumes 5. Control Types & Legend 6. Move list 6.1. Horizontal (A) 6.2. Vertical (B) 6.3. Kick (K) 6.4. Throws (Th) 6.5. Miscelaneus (Misc) 6.6. Signature Moves (Sign) 6.7. Quick Attacks (Qk) 6.8. Power Attacks (Pow) 7. FAQs 8. Legal Stuff ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Version Updates ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Version 1.2 - September 5 2003 (WM-Lv.66) Added in the FAQs section how to open SUBchapter 2 and where are EXTRA chapter 1&2. Version 1.1 - September 1 2003 (WM-Lv. 59) Added where to get the Bug Catching Net. (Credits at section 8). And added one FAQ question. I'm going to try and make the moves list more easy to understand (instead of U, Up, instead of D, Down, etc.) Version 1.0 - August 30 2003 Started this thing. I am Lv. 57 in Weapon Master and i have almost all things belonging to Link. And, because there is no FAQ about him, i decided to write one about the best of the console exclusive characters in Soul Calibur 2. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Introduction ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to my FAQ about Link. Here i will provide you with complete about Link, the exclusive character of the Gamecube version of Soul Calibur 2. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Link's Profile ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Link Bithplace: Hyrule Weapon: Sword & Shield Weapon Name: Master Sword & Hylian Shield (default) Stage: Ostrheinsburg Chapel Once upon a time, Hyrule's tranquility was shattered by the arrival of several disasters. The calamities brought dark, ominous clouds which shut out the sun. Suprisingly, it came to light that a magician was to blame for the disasters. Just as the people were about to lose all hope, the sun miraculosly returned. Link, who was summoned by Zelda to find the cause of the disasters, succesfully defeated the magician. The people of Hyrule rejoiced in the belief that eternal peace would rule. Unfortunately, this was not to be. It became clear that the magician responsible for the disasters was in fact, controlled by an evil sword called Soul Edge, which existed in another world. Futhermore. the fragments of Soul Edge were gathering together in this other world. Knowing that the resurrection of the evil blade must be prevented at all costs, Link chose to travel to the other world and destroy Soul Edge. Link gathered his trusted Master Sword, Hylian Shield, and Ocarina,and set off on a secret journey. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Weapons & Costumes ---------------------------------------------------------------------- --Weapons-- 1. Master Sword & Hylian Shield Description: Link's most familiar and well-balanced weapon. History: A magic sword and shield that have accompanied Link on many adventures and helped him repeatedly save the land of Hyrule. This journey is no less dire, and Link once again goes into battle equipped with these items, this time in another world. These are well-balanced arms for Link. Where to get: N/A - default weapon 2. Razor Sword Description: Goof offense offset by a short reach and a penetrable guard. History: A sword forged by the blacksmith from the mountain village on Snowhead. The blacksmith is famous for his perfectionism --this sword is yet another excellent example of his craftsmanship and boasts an amazingly sharp cutting edge. Unfortunately, the metal used to forge this blade is prone to chipping, so there remains some concern about its defensive capabilities. Where to get: WM Chapter 1. 3. Armos Series Description: Offense increases with SC but lacks defense. History: A sword and shield from one of the living Armos statues that dot the land of Hyrule. The origins of these items are shrouded in mystery. mcuh like the Armos themselves. Concentrating one's will increases the weapons' power, but they are a bit too heavy for Link and he cannot use them effectively for guarding. Where to get: WM Chapter 2. 4. Megaton Hammer Description: Good offense, strong single strikes, but a short reach. History: An extremely heavy hammer. learning to use it effectively could take some time. as its reach is somewaht short for a weapon. Its power and toughness, however, exceed that of any normal sword. It's guaranteed to inspire awe. Where to get: WM Chapter 3 & 5. 5. Cane of Byrna Description: Recovers health and increases defense with SC. History: An ancient magic staff that grants protection to heroes. It can be used even by those who are not sorcerers as long as their hearts are pure. It is said that praying with all one's heart will shroud the user in light and fill him with vitality. Because it is not a true weapon, it usually does not fare well when it clashes against an opponent's weapon. Where to get: WM Chapter 3, 4 & 5. 6. Mirror Shield Description: Reflects attacks, but may cause Link to lose balance. History: A mirror-like shield found in the Spirit Temple. It is an amazing work of art, and there are few who world argue that is not one of the finest shields in Hyrule. It is said that its surface not only reflects not only light but hostile intent as well. Where to get: WM Chapter 6 & 7. 7. Magic Sword & Magic Shield Description: Good at penetrating defenses, but weak against impact. History: Ancient arms hidden deep in an undergorund tomb. This powerful sword holds an enchantment that counters the forces of darkness, and its holy aura allows it to deliver damage to the enemy even without making physical contact. The shield is enchanted with a spell that protects its user from enemy magic, but the actual shield itself is quite old and is weak against physical impact. Where to get: WM Chapter 6, 8 & 9. 8. Biggoron's Sword Description: Long reach and has a good offense but requires energy to weild. History: A mastefully crafted long swrod forged by the best blacksmith in Hyrule, Biggoron, who lives on Death Mountain. Designed specifically for Link, it is made to be wielded with one hand. Even so, swinging it with full force gets tiring after a while. Where to get: Chapter 8 & 10. 9. Soul Edge (Complete) Description: Fearsome demonic weapon said to excel in offense and defense. History: An evil blade with a reputation for devouring souls. This weapon is also known to be a shape-shifter-- which form it takes depends on its current owner. The forms it has taken are legendary, as are the souls of the renowned warriors it has consumed. Only those with great mental discipline can retain their will while wielding this weapon. It consumes the souls of those who fall before the blade, and also the soul of its wielder. Where to get: WM Extra Chapter 1. 10. Great Fairy Sword Description: The ultimate sword! Wield it to discover its true power! History: A sword blessed by the Great Fairy, rumored to be able to reflect any and all dark magic. Merely holding it fills the wielder with strenght, but unfortunately, its protective power did not survive intact in this world, and it is no longer able to resist enemy attacks. Where to get: WM Extra Chapter 2. 11. Bug Catching Net (Joke Weapon) Description: ?? History: ?? Where to get: WM Subchapter 2 (Check the FAQs in how to open it) --Costumes-- 1. Kokiri Clothes (default--Green) 2. Goron Tunic (Red) 3. Zora Tunic (Blue, must be bought in WM Extra Chapter 1 Shop) 4. Original Tunic (From the first NES TLoZelda. Must be bought also in the WM Extra Chapter 1 Shop. You must have bought the Zora Tonic for this one to appear as "New Costume 2") -------------------------- 5. Control Types & Legend -------------------------- --Moves: U -> Up UR -> Diagonal Up+Right D -> Down UL -> Diagonal Up+Left F -> Foward DF -> Diagonal Down+Foward B -> Backward DB -> Diagonal Down+Backward N -> Any Direction --Hold Moves U* -> Hold Up UR* -> Hold Diagonal Up+Right D* -> Hold Down UL* -> Hold Diagonal Up+Left F* -> Hold Foward DF* -> Hold Diagonal Down+Foward B* -> Hold Backward DB* -> Hold Diagonal Down+Backward N* -> Hold Any Direction --Attacks H -> Horizontal Slash V -> Vertical Slash K -> Kick G -> Guard = -> Press Repeatedly --Hold Attacks A* -> Hold Horizontal Slash B* -> Hold Vertical Slash K* -> Hold Kick G* -> Hold Guard (!)-> Guard Break/Unblockable ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Moves list ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6.1 - Horizontal Attacks H H* H,H H,H* H,V H,V,V+K H,V,K H,V,K* FH,H FH,H FH,H,V FFH DFH DH DBH BH BH* U(or UB or UF) H U(or UB or UF) H* D,DB,BH F*H DF*(or UF*)H D*(or U*)H DB(or UB)H DB(or UB)H* DB(or UB)H,V B*H B*H* N*H+V N*H+K Rising+H Rising+H* 6.2 - Vertical Attacks V* VV VK FV FV= FFV DFV DFV* DV DBV BV,H BV,A* BBV BBV* BBV* U(or UB or UF)V BB,V+K BB,V*+K* BB,V*+K*,G VH VH* FFVH FFVH* F*(or DF* or UF*) V D*(or U*)H D*(or U*)H* DB* (or UB*) V B*V B*V* B*V* F*VH F*VH* N,V+K Rising+V 6.3 - Kicks K K* FK FK* FFK DFK DK DBK,KBK BBK DF*K D*(or U*)K D*(or U*)K* D*(or U*)K,F D*(or U*)K,B B*K Rising+K,DV 6.4 - Throws H+G V+G 6.5 - Miscelaneus H+V V+K H+K FFK (+ H,V or K,DV) BBK (+ H,V or K) 6.7 - Signature Moves D,DB,B,H H+V,V(or V*) V+K,K(or K*) H+K,H(or H*) 6.8 - Quick Moves H,H V,V DFK FH,H 6.9 - Power Moves D,DB,B,H* (!) U,H* BB,V*+K* BBV* ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. FAQs ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. How much "X sword" cost? Why don't you say it in here? A: Because, if you didn't notice, the higher the Level in your Weapon Master Quest, the cheaper Weapons, Costumes and Extras become. For Example. The Soul Edge costs 9800 G when you open Extra Chapter 1, but, if you advance several levels, it can become 7800 G or less than that. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. Are EXTRA and SUB Chapters the same? A. No. Extra Chapters are more difficult and are more of side quests. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. Where are the EXTRA Chapters? A: The Extra Chapter 1 is ABOVE Chapter 9. Extra Chapter 2 is BELOW Subchapter 4, which is BELOW of Chapter 8. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. I opened the EXTRA Chapter 1 & 2, but the Soul Edge and the Great Fairy Sword aren't in the shop! A: I bought the weapons AFTER defeating Inferno in Chapter 10, Stage 3 so, defeat him and then try to get the weapons. Also, is "EXTRA chapter" not "SUBChapter". ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. How can i open SUBChapter 2? A: You need to be in Level 72 (Edge Master). Then, go to Chapter 4 and beat again the Mission 3. You should be able to go in SUBchapter 2. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Legal Issues ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ©2003 NeOak You can't copy anything from here, UNLESS you ask me first. Credits to "dudewhatsmyname7@aol.com" for the info where to get the Bug Net. I knew it from the Board, but, he took the time to tell me about it, and besides, he is the one how told me how to open the Subchapter 2. 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