Jackie Chan in Fists of Fire/Mysterious Lion

Mysterious Lion (or M. Lion for short) is an original character to Kung Fu Master and Fists of Fire. Played by Sam Wong in disguise, Lion fights with magic by summoning bombs, teleporting, flying across the screen, and using a shrinking transformation. He doesn't speak, opting instead to communicate through dance and strange squeaking noises.

Gameplay

M. Lion uses a hit-and-run playstyle with his bombs that can either travel a short distance or fullscreen before exploding. Bombs allow for powerful combos on hit and strong pressure on block, in addition to chip damage. His slide is a very fast low attack that is difficult to punish if spaced well, which forces the opponent to either stay at midrange or spend a lot of time crouch blocking. His goal is to frustrate the opponent into overextending as they attempt to make their way in.

Strengths	Weaknesses
Best punish in the game with Psycho Crusher (3f startup) Strong normals Very strong chip game with his bombs Ultra Heavy weight makes many juggles impossible against him	Awkward combos and execution Mediocre throw and overhead Overall slow movement speed Weak super

Character Stats

232 7f+52f (Fast) Ultra Heavy Very High 7f 40% Very Slow ? ? Very Slow 19f (all invincible) ? 32f 59f 53f

Normals

Frame Data Info (click to expand)

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Standing Normals 5LP

Stand LP 5LP	Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 6 ? ? Mid +6 +4 Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - Special Cancel - Start of Normal Autocombo (LP>LP>LP>LP>LP>LP)

Close 5HP

Close Stand HP Close 5HP	Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 7 ? ? High -14 -17 Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - Special Cancel - --

Far 5HP

Far Stand HP Far 5HP	Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 11 ? ? High -9 -12 Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - - - --

5LK

Stand LK 5LK	Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 6 ? ? Low +6 +4 Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - Special Cancel - Start of Special Autocombo (LK>LK>HK>HP>HP>LP+HP) Not a proximity normal like most 5LKs

Close 5HK

Close Stand HK Close 5HK	Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 6 ? ? High -10 -13 Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - - - --

Far 5HK

Far Stand HK Far 5HK	Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 7 ? ? Mid -10 -13 Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - - - --

Crouching Normals 2LP

Crouch LP 2LP	Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 4 ? ? Mid +7 +5 Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - Special Cancel - --

2HP

Crouch HP 2HP	Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 9 ? ? Mid -10 (-12) -13 (-15) Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - Special Cancel (1st hit) - 2 hits (refers to crouching hit/block data)

2LK

Crouch LK 2LK	Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 4 ? ? Low +6 +4 Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - Special Cancel - --

2HK

Crouch HK 2HK	Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 6 ? ? Low -8 to +4 -11 to +1 Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - No-Cancel - Great poke that is safe when well-spaced

Air Normals 8LP

Jump LP 8LP	Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 6 ? -- Overhead -- -- Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - Crossup - Instant overhead if used within the first 2 airborne frames

8HP

Jump HP 8HP	Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 6 ? -- Overhead -- -- Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - Spike, Squish - Instant overhead if used within the first 3 airborne frames When used as an instant overhead, can also chain into 8HK for high damage (but risky) round ender

8LK

Jump LK 8LK	Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 6 ? -- Overhead -- -- Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - Crossup (small hitbox) - --

8HK

Jump HK 8HK	Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 6 ? -- Overhead -- -- Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - Crossup, Spike, Squish - Instant overhead if used within the first 7 airborne frames

Command Normals/Throws

6HP

Forward HP 6HP	Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 11 ? ? High -12 -15 Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - - - Decent poke from long range to stop dashes, but frame disadvantage allows opponent to gain ground afterward

6HK

Universal Overhead 6HK	Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 15 (24) ? ? High / Overhead +8 +5 Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - - - 2 hits (only 2nd hit is an overhead) (refers to startup vs crouchers)

HP Throw

HP Throw close 6HP/4HP	Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 1 -- -- Throw KD -- Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - - - --

HP Crouch Throw

HP Crouch Throw close 3HP/1HP	Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 1 -- -- Throw KD -- Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - Mashable - --

Special Moves

236P

Lion Bomb 236P

LP Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 34 ? 30* Mid +35 +20 Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - OTG, destroys projectiles - recovery measured starting from the beginning of explosion's active frames HP Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 66 ? 0* Mid ~+81 ~+80 Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - OTG, destroy projectiles - M. Lion recovers before the bomb detonates, so recovery is not measured separately from startup

646P

Lion Crusher 646P

LP Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 3 ? ? Mid -7 / -9 / KD -10 / -12 / -8 Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - Mashable - Hit/Block Data refers to unmashed / partial mash / full mash versions respectively The mashed version of LP Lion Crusher is M. Lion's primary combo ender as it leads to juggles afterward Execution Tip: in combos, input like a 360 motion starting with forward to consistently get the cancel on time HP Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 3 ? ? Mid -38 / -40 (KD possible) -41 / -39 Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - Mashable - Hit/Block Data refers to unmashed / mashed versions respectively HP version can only knock down if started from farther ranges HP version from far ranges has better frame advantage (around -13 on block at best), but recovers closer to opponent

63214P or 63214K

Teleport 63214P or 63214K

LP Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 19 ? 7 -- -- -- Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type -- - - - Invincible from 1f until recovery - Remains on same side, recovers near opponent HP Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 19 ? 7 -- -- -- Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type -- - - - Invincible from 1f until recovery - Remains on same side, recovers far from opponent LK Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 19 ? 7 -- -- -- Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type -- - - - Invincible from 1f until recovery - Side switches, recovers near opponent HK Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 19 ? 7 -- -- -- Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type -- - - - Invincible from 1f until recovery - Side switches, recovers far from opponent

Super

646LP+HP

Mini-Lion Transformation 646LP+HP	Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 14+37 8.88 seconds (6.58 in-game) 19 -- -- -- Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type -- - - - Invincible 1-37f - 20f super flash Turns into a mini-lion; gains new moves but can no longer dash, use normals, throw, or be thrown Super ends if Lion is stunned or knocked down

+P (during Super)

Self-Destruct +P (during Super)	Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 9 ? ? Mid -12 (-23) -11 (-22) Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - OTG, Air OK - (refers to self-destruct performed at maximum jump height--higher activation = worse frame data) Move cannot be interrupted even if Mini-Lion is hit during the first startup frame

+K or +6K (during Super)

Lion Force +K or +6K (during Super)

Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 61+28 ? ? Overhead -- -- Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - OTG, Air OK - 3 Lion Drones appear from the air, their position depending on which button was pressed LK = 1/4 screen, HK = 1/2 screen, 6LK = 3/4 screen, 6HK = full screen Can be activated while in the air, and if activated on the ground, Mini-Lion will jump before calling drones.

Wakeup Attacks

Wakeup LK

Wakeup LK LK	Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 8 ? ? Overhead KD -6 Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - Invincible 1-7f, Airborne - More useful due to being airborne and invincible throughout startup. A lot of pushback on block.

Wakeup HK

Wakeup HK HK	Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv 14 ? ? Low KD -3 Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - Invincible 1-10f - A rare wakeup attack with invincibility that doesn't extend throughout the entire startup

Auto Combos

Normal Autocombo

Normal Autocombo LP > LP > LP > LP > LP > LP LP > LP > LP > LP > LP > LP

(LP) > LP Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv ? ? ? Mid -4 -7 Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - - - -- (LP > LP) > LP Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv ? ? ? High +5 +3 Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - - - Doesn't combo (LP > LP > LP) > LP Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv ? ? ? Mid +2 +0 Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - - - -- (LP > LP > LP > LP) > LP Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv ? ? ? High -7 -10 Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - - - -- (LP > LP > LP > LP > LP) > LP Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv ? ? ? High -12 -15 Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - - - --

Special Autocombo

Special Autocombo LK > LK > HK > HP > HP > LP+HP LK > LK > HK > HP > HP > LP+HP

(LK) > LK Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv ? ? ? Mid +3 +1 Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - - - Initial 5LK is a standing low, so LK > LK is a somewhat useful string due to its frame advantage and hitconfirmability (LK > LK) > HK Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv ? ? ? Mid -3 -6 Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - - - -- (LK > LK > HK) > HP Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv ? ? ? High -15 -19 Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - - - -- (LK > LK > HK > HP) > HP Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv ? ? ? Low -2 -5 Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - - - -- (LK > LK > HK > HP > HP) > LP+HP Startup Active Recovery Guard Hit Adv Block Adv ? ? ? Mid -8 -11~-25 Damage Stun KD Timer Special Cancel Attribute Hitstun Type ? - - - - - -24 at worst in corner, -10 at best midscreen; not mashable like regular Lion Crusher

Combos and Resets

Hitconfirm Combos

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Throw Combos

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Overhead Combos

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OTG Options

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Miscellaneous Combos

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Evil Lion Combos

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Matchups

Lau	Important punishes: 2HK: _ Super: _ Strategy: _

Yeung

Important punishes: 2HK: _ Super: _ Strategy: _

Thorsten

Important punishes: 46LK: _ Super: _ Strategy: _

Drunk Jackie

Important punishes: Far 5HK: _ 236P: _ Strategy: _

Dragonball Jackie

Important punishes: 6HP: _ 41236P: _ Super: _ Strategy: _

Admiral Jackie

Important punishes: 2HK: _ 41236P: _ Super: _ Strategy: _

Sam	Important punishes: 236LP: _ 236HP: _ 214K: _ Super: _ Strategy: _

Kim-Maree

Important punishes: 2HK: _ 6HK: _ 236P: _ Strategy: _

M. Lion (Mirror)

Important punishes: 2HK: _ Strategy: _

Colors

Default Colors

LP/HP
Red/Gold

LK/HK
Blue/Gold

Boss Version Colors

Evil Lion
P1 - Purple/Red

Evil Lion
P2 - Black/Gold

Select Boss variant with Start+Button on character select screen

External Links

• Fists of Fire Bible--M. Lion by RCF -- (View -> disable Print Layout for best experience)
• M. Lion Frame Data Spreadsheet by Spabobin -- for more visually condensed info