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Samurai Shodown 3 / Samurai Spirits: Zankuro Musouken (JPN), Fighters Swords (KOR)
"Blades of Blood"

2D Conventional Gameplay
SNK
Tags
chambara
weapons
Samurai Shodown Series

Fighter Movelists

Basara
Stabbing Feet
Command Moves
[Bust/Slash]
On hit, Basara will hop off.
Shadow Feint
Special Moves
[Bust]
A clone of Basara takes deceptive action depending on the button pressed. The clone turns into a bat and flies away after a moment. In Samurai Shodown 3 both Basara and the clone are visible but in all future games Basara becomes invisible until the clone disappears, making more effective feint. A: Forward jump B: Up jump C: Forward walk D: Clone stands still, Basara jumps up
Shadow Exit
Special Moves
[Bust]
After entering his shadow, Basara reappears at the enemy's location with an uppercut slash.
Friendly Rip
Special Moves
[Bust/Slash]
Basara grabs the opponent and drags them into his shadow. They fly back out moments later on the edge of his weapon, receiving a series of slashes.
Airborne Slash
Special Moves
[Bust/Slash]
Basara throws his blade downwards at an angle determined by button (must be performed near peak of jump).
Shadow Sucker
Special Moves
[Bust/Slash]
Basara sinks into his shadow. You can move left or right for a few moments before rising again.
Ground Slash
Special Moves
[Bust/Slash]
Basara throws his blade up and forward, it travels in an arc and returns to him.
Soul of the Beast
Special Moves
[Slash]
A slow-moving electrical projectile that travels in an arc. After hitting it turns into a bat and flies away.
Shadow Stitcher
Special Moves
[Slash]
Basara sends his blade down into his shadow; it comes out from a vortex in the air at a distance determined by attack strength.
Shadow Dance Dream Pull
Super Moves
[Bust]
A hop back then a leap forward. If unblocked Basara performs an elaborate combo ending with a grab; he ends with a wide slash in Kagaribi's memory.
Shadow Dance Payback
Super Moves
[Slash]
A hop back and a leap forward. If unblocked, Basara performs an invisible autocombo while his lover's ghost flits about. He ends with a wicked uppercut slash.

Gaira Caffeine
Heaven Heart Slicer
Special Moves
[Bust]
Gaira jumps forward before attempting to lock his foe up in a giant swing.
Deadly Pokes
Special Moves
[Bust]
An attack meant to bounce the opponent off the wall for a fiery punch followup.
Earthquake Assault
Special Moves
[Bust/Slash]
Gaira slams his beads into the ground, creating fire on both sides.
Nag Blast
Special Moves
[Bust/Slash]
Gaira shouts a giant kanji that can knock down an enemy in close proximity.
Victory Riser
Special Moves
[Slash]
A shoulder tackle into launcher.
Profound Pummel
Special Moves
[Slash]
Advancing repeated bead swings.
Ceiling Slam Grabber
Special Moves
[Slash]
Gaira snatches his foe from the air and slams them.
Hard Head Grabber
Special Moves
[Slash]
Blockable grab followed by headbutts.
Reverse Twirl Grab
Special Moves
[Slash]
Low-hitting grab that sweeps the opponent off their feet.