SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL

This trophy will require you to beat Arcade Mode with the following characters:

• Amakusa
• Zankuro
• Gaoh
• Mizuki

Due to their status as Boss characters though, they're all generally strong characters, so you shouldn't have too much trouble with these Arcade runs. Below I will detail the strategies that I would recommend using while playing as each character.

Amakusa: Amakusa is a very solid zoning character that uses a crystal ball to keep the opponent from even touching him. What he lacks in mobility, he makes up for with space control. He has many useful pokes in his moveset including: 5B, 2A, 2B, , and crouching . If those attacks aren't enough to suit your zoning needs, you can also rely on his trusty [S] fireball, all versions knockdown so you're probably better off using the A version, since this version comes out the fastest. If the opponent seems to be gaining ground, you can reset the pace by performing a mostly invulnerable teleport with [C]/([C]). By using all of these tools together, Amakusa will definitely be one of your easier Arcade playthroughs.

Zankuro: Zankuro is a heavy hitter with very limited mobility, but his moveset isn't very special. His attack has great range and damage, while his crouching is an excellent anti-air due to its extensive vertical range. Zankuro can zone somewhat with his [S] projectile, a rush of energy that runs along the ground. Unfortunately, it doesn't knock down on hit. If you need to move across the screen quickly, you can try using [C], a rushing punch that has very quick startup and travels about half of the screen. Overall, you're most likely better off going with an aggressive playstyle here, since Zankuro can't really zone.

Gaoh: Gaoh is a well rounded character, possessing good mobility, good damage, and great range with his attacks. 5A, 5B, 2B, and are all attacks that utilize Gaoh's spear and should be used for keeping an approaching opponent away. If the AI gets jump happy, Gaoh has a move dedicated just for snatching enemies out of the air with [S]. While Gaoh lacks a projectile, he has the unique ability to reflect projectiles with [C], though he cannot deflect every projectile, especially some low reaching ones. Given his varied moveset, it would probably be best to attack head on instead of trying to poke them out.

Mizuki: Mizuki is regarded as the weakest of the boss characters due to her very bad pokes and special attacks. Luckily Mizuki's special attacks will be all you need to overcome and overwhelm the AI. For starters, Mizuki's [C] allows her to create an unlockable seal that homes in on the enemy's current locaton. While the AI can move out of the way, more often than not it catches them. [B] creates a fast moving portal that will travel a set distance. If the opponent is hit by it, they will be engulfed and spit out for massive damage. It's best to use the version of this move, as it's the only one that allows the portal to reach fullscreen. Lastly, [S] will summon a large dog that runs fullscreen no matter the version. A great tool to catch the AI off guard, and has the added bonus of nullyfing most projectiles.

Once you've completed Arcade mode with all four of the above characters, this trophy will unlock.