Kain Grinder
A powerful axe-wielding warrior and one of the game’s primary fighters.
How it plays
How does Golden Axe: The Duel play?
Golden Axe: The Duel is a side-view, one-on-one fighting game. Each match is won by depleting the opponent’s life bar before the round timer expires, with rounds and match settings determined by the arcade machine.
Players move, jump, attack, guard, throw, and use character-specific magic. Fighters have different weapon ranges, mobility, and special attacks. Arcade progression consists of successive battles against computer-controlled opponents, leading to a final confrontation; versus play allows two people to fight directly.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Golden Axe: The Duel?
Learn the range and recovery of the chosen fighter’s main attack before relying on special moves. Safe pokes and guarded approaches are more dependable than repeatedly attempting slow magic attacks.
Watch the opponent’s jump and recovery habits. Punish missed heavy attacks with a quick strike or throw, and save magic for situations where its range or damage cannot be easily interrupted.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Sarah Burn
A fast female fighter whose style emphasizes mobility and close-range attacks.
Gilius Thunderhead
The dwarf warrior from Golden Axe, using his distinctive axe and thunder magic.
Stern Blade
A heavily armed warrior with a strong, direct fighting style.
Milan Flare
A fighter associated with fire-based magic and agile attacks.
Jamm
A martial artist who relies on fast hand-to-hand techniques.
Zoma
A sinister magic-oriented combatant with unusual attacks.
Dora
A centaur-like warrior whose reach and movement distinguish her from human fighters.
Documented inputs
What cheats and unlocks are documented?
Documented unlockNo widely accepted official cheats or confirmed unlock conditions are known.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use each fighter’s different reach and movement rather than playing every matchup identically.
- 2
Do not spend magic immediately if the opponent can punish the casting animation.
- 3
Practice anti-air timing because repeated jumping is a common arcade tactic.
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