Armor Mode (アーマーモード) is a reoccurring game mechanic in The King of Fighters series.
| The King of Fighters '99, 2000 |   
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Description
The fighter strikes a pose, and then flashes yellow for the duration of Armor Mode. The Special Meter Gauge slowly deplete during this time, indicating how long Armor Mode will last. This power-up costs 3 stocks of the Power Gauge in order to be used. At MAX power, press at a time to wage to activate Armor Mode. The yellow timer gauge lasts for about 10 seconds. While Armor Mode is active:
- The damage the player takes from enemy attacks decreases.
- When struck by the opponent once in the middle of an attack, the player's attack resumes as normal.
- Super Special Moves and MAX Super Special Moves are unavailable.
- Guard Cancels and Guard Escapes are unavailable.
The Power Gauge is unusable shortly after Armor Mode ends.
Appearances
Gallery
The Armor Mode Gauge being active in The King of Fighters 2000.