Kim Wu (Classic)

==Summary==
Kim Wu is a playable character introduce in Killer Instinct 2. She is the descendant of some of the heroes who took part in the battle against Eyedol and Gargos, which resulted in the two demons being banished in another dimension. Kim was appointed guardian of her nation, and trained since childhood in traditional martial arts. 2000 years in the future, a time shift brings Gargos and other warriors back to the past. With the return of the warlord, Kim realises that the time has come for her to fulfill her duty and protect the world.
On her path, she will also have the battle Spinal, the undead warrior which will become her arch-enemy.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: 
Name: Kim Wu
Origin: Killer Instinct
Gender: Female 
Age: 17 
Classification: Human, Martial Artist
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Expert Nunchaku Wielder, Martial Arts, Acrobatics (Can roll on the ground several times in a row and perform moves such as Split Kick), Chi Manipulation (Via Fireflower and Air Fire), Fire Manipulation (Via No Mercy II), possibly Non-Physical Interaction (Able to harm Jago's ghost form, which might be incorporeal), Damage Boost (Can perform Super Moves, which are enhanced versions of her Special Moves), Status Effect Inducement (By hitting the opponent repeteadly, without them being able to recover, she can cause them to enter the "Dizzy/Stun" status, which leaves them unable to react. She can cause this status with a "Parry Move" as well)
Attack Potency: Wall level+ (Had the capability of killing Gargos and Spinal. Able to destroy a large wall in Sabrewulf's castle)
Speed: Superhuman Travel Speed (Comparable to the likes of Sabrewulf), Supersonic reactions and combat speed (Can keep up with the likes of Gargos and Spinal)
Lifting Strength: Class 1 (Able to grapple and throw around opponents as heavy as Fulgore)
Striking Strength: Wall level+ 
Durability: Wall level+ (Can endure hits from opponents comparable to her. Those in her league are able to withstand being thrown through a large wall and into explosive barrels)
Stamina: Athletic (A trained fighter who can go through deadly battles)
Range: Standard Melee Range, Several Meters with Air Fire and No Mercy II
Standard Equipment: Nunchaku
Intelligence: Above Average in combat (Trained since childhood in traditional martial arts, which includes hand-to-hand combat, wielding the nunchaku and supernatural arts such as controlling chi and fire. Despite the young age, she is already an expert fighter who can compete evenly with the likes of Spinal and Gargos)
Weaknesses: None notable 
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
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|-|Special Moves=
FireCracker.gif|Fire Cracker
TornadoKick.gif|Tornado Kick
SplitKick.gif|Split Kick
KimFireflower.gif|Fire Flower
AirFire.gif|Air Fire
AirTorpedo.gif|Air Torpedo
SuperAirTorpedo.gif|Super Air Torpedo
KimRoll.gif|Roll
ShadowKim.gif|Shadow Move
Snapdragon.gif|Snap Dragon
*Fire Cracker: Kim Wu pivots, striking the opponent with her nunchaku twice. The Super version is stronger and allows Kim Wu to chain together several spinning slashes.
*Tornado Kick: Kim Wu delivers a double spinning roundhouse kick, covering the distance with the opponent in the meanwhile. The Super version is stronger and features several kicks in a row.
*Split Kick: Kim Wu somersaults forward, slamming one of her outstretched leg over the opponent.
**Fake Split Kick: A feint used to deceive the opponent.
*Fire Flower: Kim Wu opens the palm of her hand, causing energy to burst out of it.
*Air Fire: While in mid air, Kim Wu shoots a sphere of energy from her hand. The Super version is stronger.
*Air Torpedo: Kim Wu leaps in the air leg first, hitting the opponent with a rising kick. With the Super version, she follows up with a flying backflip, delivering a second kick. Finally, she drives the opponent down with an airborne Split Kick. The Super version is stronger.
*Roll: An evasive move used to avoid the opponent's attacks and move faster over the battlefield.
*Shadow Move: A Super Move that resembles a Shadow Move from the first Killer Instinct. Kim Wu sprints forward, delivering a roundhouse kick.
*Snap Dragon: A Super Move. Kim Wu rolls against the opponent several times, then performs a rising uppercut.
|-|Finishers=
*No Mercy I: After knocking down the opponent, Kim Wu jumps over them with both feet, stomping their midsection.
*No Mercy II: Kim Wu releases a small fire projectile, causing the opponent to explode in a burst of flames and charring them to death.
KimNM1.gif|No Mercy I
KimNM2.gif|No Mercy II
|-|Others=
*Fighting Style: Kim Wu's fighting style resembles Kung Fu, and her throw seem to be borrowed from Judo. She mostly employs her kicks and nunchaku for deadly combos at close range, lacking options for ranged combat, other than Air Fire. 
Her great agility and mobility allows her to roll and jump around the battlefield, dodging attacks, closing the distance and performing aerial attacks. 
KimCombo.gif|Ultra Combo
KimCombo2.gif|Killer Combo
*Throw: Kim Wu grabs the opponent and hip throws them.
*Parry Move: Kim Wu brings forth her hand and blocks an incoming attack. If she follows up with a Special Move, the opponent will be stunned and left unable to react.
KimThrow.gif|Throw
KimParry.gif|Parry
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==References==
*Killer Instinct 2/Gold
*Kim Wu's Killer Instinct 2/Gold Profile on Rare's website (archived)
==Notable Matchups==
Victories:
Losses:
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