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King of Fighters XV Tier List Maker
Rank King of Fighters XV fighters, from Kyo Kusanagi and Iori Yagami to Terry Bogard, Mai Shiranui and K'.
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Kyo Kusanagi
One of the main characters in SNK's The King of Fighters series, first introduced in The King of Fighters '94 as the leader of the Japan Team and protagonist of the Orochi Saga.
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Iori Yagami
First appeared in The King of Fighters '95 as Kyo's initial enemy and eventual rival, leader of the Rivals Team and the series' first deuteragonist, heir to one of the clans.
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Terry Bogard
The main protagonist of the Fatal Fury series until Garou: Mark of the Wolves, who has appeared in every Fatal Fury and King of Fighters game and often symbolizes SNK in crossovers.
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Mai Shiranui
A Fatal Fury character who debuted in Fatal Fury 2 as the last Shiranui ninja heiress, and Andy Bogard's girlfriend, assumed officially in The King of Fighters XIV.
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Andy Bogard
Terry Bogard's younger brother and a character in both Fatal Fury and King of Fighters, with the official nicknames "The Human Weapon" and "Whole Body Weapon."
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Joe Higashi
A Fatal Fury and King of Fighters character used mainly for comic relief, who tried to date Lilly Kane, a relationship her brother greatly disapproves of.
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K'
Pronounced "Kay Dash," a character who debuted as the leader of the Hero Team in The King of Fighters '99 and stars as the reluctant protagonist of the NESTS Saga.
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Kula Diamond
Debuted as a hidden character and potential mid-boss in The King of Fighters 2000, and later entered the series as a normal fighter.
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Athena Asamiya
A character originally from Psycho Soldier, and a distant relative and modern-day counterpart of her ancestor, known as the Eternal Psychic Idol.
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Ryo Sakazaki
The main protagonist of the Art of Fighting series until Art of Fighting 3, who has appeared in every Art of Fighting game and in the King of Fighters series, nicknamed the Invincible Dragon.
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Robert Garcia
The deuteragonist and second protagonist of the Art of Fighting series, billed in KOF XV as "The Mightiest Tiger with style to spare."
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Yuri Sakazaki
Introduced in Art of Fighting as a damsel in distress, and eventually a playable character, billed in KOF XV as a cute, bubbly karate girl whose talents are limitless.
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Leona Heidern
A character from both The King of Fighters and Metal Slug, known as the Silent Soldier, who executes her orders with chilling accuracy.
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Ralf Jones
A character from Ikari Warriors, Metal Slug and The King of Fighters who also starred in the shooting games T.N.K. III and Iron Tank, billed as a one-man army.
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Clark Still
A character from Ikari Warriors, Metal Slug and The King of Fighters, a member of the mercenary group with the official nickname "Tough & Cool Professional Grappler."
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Ramon
A luchador who made his first appearance in The King of Fighters 2000 as a member of the year's Hero Team, billed in KOF XV as the strongest man in the world.
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Benimaru Nikaido
Debuted in The King of Fighters '94 as a member of the Hero Team and one of Kyo Kusanagi's longest rivals and close friends, nicknamed "The Shooting Star."
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Goro Daimon
A member of the Hero Team since The King of Fighters '94, created to add a practitioner of judo to the cast, with many elements of his original design, including his hairstyle.
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Chang Koehan
A recurring member of the Korea Justice Team and the Rehabilitation Project, one of the many characters in the series who fight with a weapon, in his case a large iron ball.
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Choi Bounge
First appeared in The King of Fighters '94 as one of the original members of the Korea Team, along with Chang Koehan and Kim Kaphwan.
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Shermie
Debuted in The King of Fighters '97 as a member of the Orochi Team, temporarily under the disguised team name "New Faces Team."
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Chris
A member of Team Orochi, under the disguised team name "New Faces Team" in KOF '97, billed in KOF XV as a speed demon who destroys you before you can blink.
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Yashiro Nanakase
The leader of the Orochi Team, temporarily under the disguised name "New Faces Team" in KOF '97, billed as a band leader who busts you up in an open brawl.
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Rock Howard
Introduced in Fatal Fury 3 as the biological son of the series' main antagonist, Geese Howard, who gained a friendship with the latter's arch-nemesis, Terry Bogard.
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Geese Howard
A character from Fatal Fury, Art of Fighting and The King of Fighters, and the main antagonist of Art of Fighting 2 and Fatal Fury, billed as the CEO of Howard Connection and emperor of South Town.
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Krohnen
Krohnen McDougall, a character from The King of Fighters series billed in KOF XV as someone who will give you a beating, with a phantom hand that straightens you out.
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Isla
Introduced in KOF XV as the main rival of Shun'ei and a deuteragonist, billed as Isla and Amanda, an artist whose battles are a canvas for her art.
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Heidern
A character from the Ikari Warriors series who made a brief debut in the intro of Ikari III, with his playable debut in The King of Fighters, billed with a thousand-yard stare.
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Dolores
A new character introduced in KOF XV, billed as a shaman surrounded by a holy world, who can hear the cries of the earth.
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Angel
Ángel, introduced as a NESTS operative and a member of the NESTS Team in The King of Fighters 2001, billed in KOF XV as a threatening presence who treats you like a toy.
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Whip
Whose real name is Seirah, first appeared in The King of Fighters '99 as the new member of the Ikari Warriors Team, billed for a mean demeanor and a whip.
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Blue Mary
Mary Rian, a character from both Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters, with the famous catchphrase "Are you ready?" Billed in KOF XV as leaving her opponents with broken bones.
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Luong
Introduced in The King of Fighters XIV as Gang-il's lover and the new member of Team Kim, billed as a dazzling beauty whose taekwondo has put many in the ER.
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Kukri
Introduced in The King of Fighters XIV as a mysterious, foul-mouthed hooded man, with more to him than meets the eye, and his true form still a mystery.
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Meitenkun
Debuted in The King of Fighters XIV as one of the many newcomers and acts as Shun'ei's closest ally, billed in KOF XV as a sleepwalker who packs a punch.
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Gato
A Fatal Fury character who debuted in Garou: Mark of the Wolves as a serious and powerful martial artist and as Hotaru Futaba's potential brother, and a recurring King of Fighters character.
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Najd
Introduced in The King of Fighters XIV as a mysterious vigilante who fights with a darker form of justice, billed in KOF XV as a guardian of justice cloaked in mystery.
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Shun'ei
Debuted in The King of Fighters XIV as the new protagonist of the series, billed in KOF XV as Tung's final disciple with a phantom residing within.
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Sylvie Paula Paula
Introduced in The King of Fighters XIV as a rejected NESTS operative with a very zany persona, billed in KOF XV as someone who makes sparks fly when she's live.
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Mian
Introduced in The King of Fighters XIV as a beautiful and shy dancer, with the official nickname "The Mesmerizing Masquerade," voiced by AYUKA.
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Antonov
The host of The King of Fighters XIV tournament and the first King of Fighters champion, billed in KOF XV as having been the host before, but now a paying contender.
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Ash Crimson
Debuted in The King of Fighters 2003 as the initially villainous protagonist of the Tales of Ash saga, billed in KOF XV as having emerald flames and a devilish smile.
King of Fighters XV tier list questions
Why are Fatal Fury, Art of Fighting and Metal Slug characters on this list?
The King of Fighters is a crossover of SNK's franchises. Characters from Fatal Fury, Art of Fighting, Ikari Warriors, Psycho Soldier and Metal Slug have fought in it since the first game.
How current is the King of Fighters XV roster?
The list covers the 42 characters shown on this page as of the review date. SNK has released DLC characters over time, so check the game for the latest additions.
How should I rank King of Fighters XV characters?
Common criteria include competitive strength, ease of learning, design, history and soundtrack. Many fans rank by team, such as the Hero Team or Fatal Fury Team, or by their series of origin.
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