Subject: Iron and Blood moves
First off, I'd like to comment on the fact that NOT including the moves
for these characters in the instruction manual was a _major_ mistake on
somebodys part. These are not the sort of moves you can learn or
discover on your own, as they follow no really logical format. Heck,
they don't even give you EXAMPLES of any of the moves! As a result, I'm
sure that this game is going to be a much-hated rental for many people,
as the frustration of trying to figure out what possible combination of
buttons and joystick motions are needed to unlock even a single move is
unbelievable. I won't even go into the quality of the "instruction"
manual (suffice it to say that it explains the use of options that don't
_exist_, while skipping over things like basic control & gaining
experience). Anyway, the designer of the title was kind enough to list
the moves on his web page(no artifacts or boss codes yet, and I don't
know how ANY of the items work), and if I hadn't found them, I doubt I
would still own this game. His web address is:
http://www.westol.com/~rickhall/
Here's what I pulled the page, you'll find the game quite a bit more fun
when you can actually perform some of the moves....:). Also, you can use
the characters Magic Ability once for every "sparkle" you get next to
their picture, won in a match that is being fought for magic power in
campaign mode. If you win four magic power fights, you'll get a
lightning bolt, this indicates that your character now has use of their
arcane ability. It's usable once per round, or it's continuous,
depending on the character. Build your power in campaign mode, then play
story mode to gain experience levels (numbers next to your health meter
on the character select screen). I assume that the more experience you
have, the more powerful your character is overall, but I haven't noticed
any major changes thus far.
TORGO'S MOVES
Combo Hi -- Up + Circle, Circle
Combo Med - Circle, Circle + Triangle
Combo Low - Down + Circle, X
Head Butt Charge -- Forward, Forward + Triangle
Dwarven Thrower Hammer -- Half circle clockwise from top, Triangle
Abilities that can be acquired
Magic Ability (Earth Tremor) -- Triangle + Circle, Square + X
Arcane Power (Anti Magic Aura) -- Continuous effect. No button press
Acquire Artifact (Only on his Background) -- Up + Circle, Up + Circle
LUTHOR'S MOVES
Combo Hi -- Up + Circle, X
Combo Med -- Circle, Circle, Circle
Combo Low -- Down + Circle, Circle
+5 Holy Avenger Attack -- Forward + Triangle (This attack can be
steered)
One Armed Throw -- Forward + Square + X
Impale Attack -- Forward, Forward + Triangle (Can be steered)
Abilities that can be acquired
Magic Ability (Aura of Invulner.) -- Forward + Circle, Forward + Square
Arcane Power (Heal) -- Half Circle Cw from Top, Triangle
Acquire Artifact (Only on his Backgrnd) -- Forward + Circle, Forward +
Square
ERLAND'S MOVES
Combo Hi -- Up + Circle, Square, Square
Combo Med -- Circle, Forward + Circle
Combo Low -- Down + Circle, Down + Triangle
Tornado Slash -- Half Circle CW From Right, Circle
Flame Arrow -- Triangle + Circle, Square + X
Abilities that can be acquired
Magic Ability (Fireshield) -- Forward + Triangle, Backward + X
Arcane Power (Arrow of Slaying) -- Full Circle CW from top, Triangle
Acquire Artifact (Only on his Backgrnd) -- Triangle + Circle, Square + X
DARIUS' MOVES
Combo Hi -- Up + Circle, Triangle, X
Combo Med -- Circle, Triangle, X
Combo Low -- Down + Circle, Circle, Circle
Long Strike -- Circle + Triangle, X
Spinning Slash Jump -- Half Circle CW from top, Triangle
Abilities that can be acquired
Magic Ability (Magic Trident) -- Forward + Circle, Forward + Circle,
Forward + Circle
Arcane Power (Heroic Stance) -- Continuous Power (Can't be knocked
down)
Acquire Artifact (Only on his Backgrnd) -- Triangle, X
XENOBIA'S MOVES
Combo Hi -- Up + Circle, Square
Combo Med -- Circle, Forward + Square
Combo Low -- Down + Circle, Triangle
Impale -- Forward, Forward + Triangle
Double Jump Kick -- Up + Triangle + Circle
Forward Dive/Dodge -- Forward, Forward + X
Abilities that can be acquired
Magic Ability (Siren Call) -- 3/4 Circle CW from top, Square
Arcane Power (Shield of Reflection) -- Reflections Projectiles on
Blocks
Acquire Artifact (Only on her Background) -- Forward, Forward +
Triangle
IGNATIUS MAX'S MOVES
Combo Hi -- Up + Circle, Tirangle
Combo Med -- Circle, Square, Square
Combo Low -- Down + Circle, Square
Dagger Throw -- Half Circle CCW from right, Triangle
Quick Spin Attack -- Half Circle CW from right, Square
Dagger Leap -- Up + Square + X
Abilities that can be acquired
Magic Ability (Dagger of Venom) -- Square + X, Circle + Triangle,
Square + X
Arcane Power (Stealth Backstab) -- Half Circle CW from right, X
Acquire Artifact (Only on his Background) -- Up + Square + X
SHINESTA'S MOVES
Combo Hi -- Up + Circle, Square + X
Combo Med -- Circle, Circle + Triangle
Combo Low -- Down + Circle, X
6 Blow Combination -- Forward, Forward + Triangle, Forward +
Triangle
Pole Vault Attack -- Up + Circle + Triangle
Groin Shot (Works on males) -- Half Circle CW from top, Circle
Strike Behind Back -- Square + X
Abilities that can be acquired
Magic Ability (Staff of Striking) -- Half Circle CCW from top, Square
Arcane Power (Natural Healing) -- Continuous, heals fully between
matches
Acquire Artifact (Only on her Background) -- Half Circle CW from top,
Circle
RED CLOUD'S MOVES
Combo Hi -- Up + Circle, Up + Circle, Up + Circle
Combo Med -- Circle, Circle, Circle
Combo Low -- Down + Circle, Down + Circle, Down + Circle
Earthqauke -- Triangle + Circle, Triangle + Circle
Teleport -- Square + X, Square + X
Dispel Magic -- Forward + Circle + X
Abilities that can be acquired
Magic Ability (Vortex Spell) -- Full Circle CW from top, Circle
Arcane Power (Weight of the world) -- Continuous, When Red Cloud
falls, it causes an earthquake
Acquire Artifact (Only on his Background) -- Triangle + Circle,
Triangle + Circle
URGO'S MOVES
Combo Hi -- Up + Circle, Triangle
Combo Med -- Circle, Triangle, Triangle
Combo Low -- Down + Circle, Square + X, Square + X
Breathe Fire -- Forward + Triangle + Circle
Leap Knockdown -- Up + Square + X, Up + Square + X
Fire Claws -- Forward + Square + X
Abilities that can be acquired
Magic Ability (Stone Shield) -- Backward + Circle, Backward + Circle
Arcane Power (Petrify) -- Half Circle CCW from left, Circle
Acquire Artifact (Only on his Background) -- Forward + Triangle +
Circle
ARDRUS' MOVES
Combo Hi -- Up + Circle, Up + X
Combo Med -- Circle, X, X
Combo Low -- Down + Circle, Circle, Circle
Life Drain -- Half Circle CCW from top, Square
Bludgeon of Doom -- Up + Circle + X
Stone Fist -- Forward + Triangle, Forward + X
Abilities that can be acquired
Magic Ability (Aura of Fear) -- Forward + Circle, Forward + Square
Arcane Power (Vampirism) -- Continuous, Gains life each time he
hits
Acquire Artifact (Only on his Background) --Forward + Triangle, Forward
+ X
SASHA'S MOVES
Combo Hi -- Up + Circle, X, X
Combo Med -- Circle, X, X
Combo Low -- Down + Circle, X, X
Forward Dodge -- Up + Triangle + Circle
Rending -- Forward + Circle, Forward + Circle
Abilities that can be acquired
Magic Ability (Call of the wild) -- Full Circle CCW from top, Circle
Arcane Power (Blood Lust) -- Circle + X
Acquire Artifact (Only on her Background) -- Forward + Circle, Forward
+ Circle
NYM PYMPLEE'S MOVES
Combo Hi -- Up + Circle, Triangle
Combo Med -- Circle, Square, Square
Combo Low -- Down + Circle, X
Scare Attack -- 3/4 Circle CW from top, X + Square
Lunatic Charge -- Forward + Circle, Forward + Circle, Forward + Circle
LIghtning Rod -- Up + Square + X
Abilities that can be acquired
Magic Ability (Demonic Whirlwind) -- Half Circle CCW from left, Square
+ X
Arcane Power (Fire Belch -- Half Circle CCW from left,
Triangle, Circle
Acquire Artifact (Only on his Background) -- Triangle + Circle, Square
+ X, Triangle + Circle
BALTHAZAAR'S MOVES
Combo Hi -- Up + Circle, X, X
Combo Med -- Circle, Square, Sqauare
Combo Low -- Down + Circle, Circle, Circle
Headsman's Chop -- Half Circle CW from top, Circle
Crushing Heel -- Square + X, Square + X
360 Spin High Chop -- Forward + Triangle, Forward + Triangle
Abilities that can be acquired
Magic Ability (Axe of Dancing) -- Triangle + Circle, Triangle +
Circle, Square + X
Arcane Power (Blood Fever) -- Forward + Triangle, Forward + X
Acquire Artifact (Only on his Background) -- Square + X, Square + X
KAURIK'S MOVES
Combo Hi -- Up + Circle, Triangle
Combo Med -- Circle, X
Combo Low -- Down + Circle, X
Dervish Attack -- Half Circle CCW from top, Triangle
Magic Flail -- Triangle + Circle, Triangle + Circle
Abilities that can be acquired
Magic Ability (Explosive Flail) -- Half Circle CW from top, Triangle
Arcane Power (Force Chock) -- Backward + Square, Backward + X
Acquire Artifact (Only on his Background) -- Half Circle CCW from top,
Triangle
BALOK'S MOVES
Combo Hi -- Up + Circle, Triangle, Triangle
Combo Med -- Circle, Circle + Triangle
Combo Low -- Down + Circle, Square + X
Vampiric Attack -- For. + Triangle + Circle, For. + Square + X, For. +
Triangle + Circle
Overbear -- Forward + Circle, Forward + Circle
Abilities that can be acquired
Magic Ability (Darkshield) -- Triangle + Circle, Triangle + Circle,
Square + X
Arcane Power (Curse) -- Continuous, opponent loses TWO lives when
killed
Acquire Artifact (Only on his Background) -- Forward + Circle, Forward
+ Circle
STELLEREX'S MOVES
Combo Hi -- Up + Circle, Circle + Triangle
Combo Med -- Circle, Circle, Circle
Combo Low -- Down + Circle, Circle
Circle of Protection -- Up + Circle + X
Explosive Runes -- Square + X, Triangle + Circle
Abilities that can be acquired
Magic Ability (Detonation) -- Forward, Forward + Square + X
Arcane Power (Withdraw) -- Backward, Backward, Backward, Backward +
X
Acquire Artifact (Only on his Background) -- Square + X, Triangle +
Circle
