ADVANCED TIPS 2

MAX MODE

Next up is learning Max Mode. If you’ve ever played Street Fighter 4 (or Street Fighter 5, for that matter) you’ll remember its signature EX moves. For the uninitiated, an EX ability is basically just a super-changed command attack, like a more powerful fireball that may have extra hits, damage and priority over other weaker fireballs. But in King of Fighters 14, you’ll have to enter Max Mode first by pressing both LK and HP, kicking off a short window in which you’re allowed to use it. You can also cancel into Max Mode by attacking first, then pressing LK and HP while you’re in the middle of an assault.

EX SUPERS

Finally, you can use your EX gauge to initiate EX supers too with the same "press both heavy attacks" setup, which will expend two super meters to go straight into a more powerful attack.