Cool, cautious and calculated Fighter.
Kyo is our protagonist in KOF 98.
In the "KOF98 UM OL", Kyo is a powerful damage dealer and his power fragments can be acquired through a variety of activities and events, thus allowing you to upgrade this character quickly and boost your team's combat power. Apart from Iori, Kyo is definite one of the top picks.
Fighter Background
He surpassed his father’s fighter skills at the age of 15, won the all-Japan martial arts championship at 18, and thereafter entered the KOF 94 tournament with Benimaru and Daimon as a representative of the Japan team. They continued to battle alongside each other, and using their combined fighting force and the power of the three artifacts, Kyo successfully sealed Orochi after its resurrection in KOF97.
Summary
Kyo Kusanagi has powerful damage output, with two damage inflicting skills and two damage boosting skills. As he develops and effects of his skills improve, Kyo is likely to become a core fighting force. Furthermore, Kyo Fragments can be acquired relatively easily, allowing you to evolve this Fighter quickly and gain an advantage in your early battles.
Iori is one of the most well-known fighters in the world of KOF; he is one of the key Fighters protecting the artifact used to defeat Orochi. In "KOF98 UM OL", Iori is the King of damage dealer to single targets, often taking down enemies with one skilled hit, making him a very popular Fighter.
Fighter Background
Iori is a descendant of the Yagami family. As a result, he has obtained the power of the serpent; a purple flame distinct to the Yagami house and he can also wield the power of the serpent esoteric – Maiden Masher. Iori can tear at his opponents violently with his with strong claws, one of his iconic moves in battle.
Summary
As an attack type fighter, Iori has a high attack power growth. Although he does not have strong group damage abilities, his extreme damage to a single enemy can cause devastating consequences to the enemy’s tactics, instilling fear in those who dare to face Iori!
If Mai Shiranui is the female idol of the people, then Benimaru is definitely the male idol, charming eyes and a body pulsing with electricity, which is also the source of his ultimate skill.
Fighter Background
Benimaru is a Japanese-American mix, born into a wealthy family. As a child, his mother had always taught him to be a gentleman, especially towards women and this helped him to attract many admirers throughout the years. At the age of 15, he began participating in fighting tournaments, and often won with his signature lightning attacks.
Summary
Benimaru’s biggest advantage is his control abilities, which grants him a relatively high chance to paralyze the enemy’s Fighter for 1 turn.
With a bad-boy cool appearance, Ryuji Yamazaki is actually a well-known underworld figure. Dressed from head to toe in black, a pair of sharp eyes, and one hand always in his pocket, he instills fear in people with his mere presence. Needless to say, his fighting power is just as terrifying.
Fighter Background
As a key middleman for the Hong Kong triads, don’t underestimate his fighting capability, he didn’t get to where he did without climbing over a few bodies.
Summary
Strong defense and health bonus makes him a great tank for the front row. Also, this fighter can be recruited relatively easily.
In "KOF98 UM OL", there is a relatively high chance that you can draw Andy in the bar, thus making him one of the favorite Fighters in the early stage. He is also the boyfriend of well-known female idol, Mai Shiranui.
Fighter Background
Andy is Terry's brother, and in order to seek out revenge, Andy went to Japan to learn the fighting style of the renowned Shiranui sect, which is also where he met the love of his life, Mai.
Summary
Andy’s biggest highlight is his ability to reduce the back rows defense through his uppercut technique. Use him wisely and he can help you take down stronger enemies.
There is a high chance that you can get Billy by drawing 10 times in the bar. He is a useful fighter in early to mid-game, causing area damage with his ultimate and very practical in the Ultimate Trials.
Fighter Background
Billy is Southtown Dominator Geese's bodyguard and trusted subordinate, thus he views Terry and Andy to be rivals. After he was seriously wounded by his teammate Iori in KOF95, he now also considers Iori to be his enemy. On a more personal level, he actually has a thing for cleanliness.
Summary
Billy is an essential character for campaigns and ultimate trials, doing huge damage to multiple fighters with his ultimate and letting your other fighters go in for the knockout blow.
Daimon has a relatively well built body, together with his clothing and overall appearance, you can tell that Daimon is a true judo master, and is one of the more popular fighters. Daimon makes a great front row fighter in "KOF98 UM OL" due to his high defense and strong control ability.
Fighter Background
He was once the judo champion of the world after winning the Olympics, but shortly retired after as he thought he had already reached the limit in martial arts. A few years later, out of boredom, he decided to participate in a Japanese martial art competition, but only finished third. Realizing that he still had room to improve, he teamed up with Kyo and Benimaru, the first and second place winners of the competition to participate in the KOF tournament together.
Summary
After Daimon reaches 4 stars, he will have very good defensive capabilities. Together with his skills that can stun enemies and the relative ease of leveling up this fighter, Daimon is one of the most popular fighters in KOF.
Mai Shiranui has always been one of the most popular fighters in the KOF series. Regardless of male or female players, they are all mesmerized by her curvy figure and her revealing outfit. This is the same for "KOF98 UM OL" where Mai is much desired fighter!
Fighter Background
She inherited the secret techniques from the Shiranui clan, and fell in love with one of her grandfather’s apprentice, Andy. She teamed up with Chizuru and King to form the Female Fighter’s team in the KOF tournament, the most memorable of which is her signature victory pose with her red paper fan.
Summary
As a skill type fighter, Mai's skills attack growth is quite high, and her ULT can deal high damage to a large group of enemies. Together with her decent base damage, she is definitely a great fighter worth recruiting!
Yuri Sakazaki (aka Lily Sakazaki), was born into a fighting family. Despite being the younger sibling in the family and her cute appearance, she possesses extraordinary fighting skill, and her popularity has far exceeded that of her brother Ryo. Yuri is one of your first recruits in "KOF98 UM OL"; she is a great fighter and will help to boost your teams’ strength in the early stages.
Fighter Background
Takuma’s daughter and sister of Ryo Sakazaki. She has a good relationship with Robert, and together with her brother, they can support each other to make each other stronger in the tournament. She first debuted in the KOF tournament as part of the Women Fighters Team.
Overview
As one of the guaranteed fighters, Yuri is relatively easy to train. Yuri fragments can be obtained from various events and achievements.
Originally a star singer, Athena is accustomed to the celebrity attention and knows how to present herself in public, attracting admiration from many players. She is also one of the guaranteed fighters in "KOF98 UM OL".
Fighter Background
Athena used to be an ordinary high school girl, but one day accidentally discovered that she has super powers. Under the guidance of Chin, she quickly learnt how to control her abilities and practiced Chinese boxing. In addition to participating in the KOF tournament, Athena is also a well-known singer.
Overview
Don’t underestimate Athena’s capabilities just because she is a guaranteed fighter, complementing her healing abilities with a few strong tank type fighters in the front row can create an invincible team.
Despite her elegant posture and beautiful looks, she is a deadly killer. Mature is one of the most destructive fighters in "KOF98 UM OL", no matter who is in the front row, attack, gank or tank type fighters, her ULT is sure to deal a huge chunk of damage to the enemy fighter, if not killing in the process.
Fighter Background
After Rugal obtained the power of Orochi, she took up the role as his secretary in order to monitory his actions. Prior to that Mature was ordered to monitor Iori during the contest of KOF96.
Summary
Mature can deal huge damage to a single enemy, with 2 damage dealing skills and 2 damage boosting skills; she is a top choice for taking out an enemy fighter quickly.
