Lin

Lin (Mandarin Chinese: ; Japanese: ) was one of the new characters introduced in The King of Fighters 2000 as a member of the Benimaru Team.

He is voiced by Takaya Kuroda.

Development
He, along with the Flying Brigands subplot, was created without the entire staff's knowledge, leading to some developers being surprised by his team's ending. Although he is no longer an active member in KOF, his story and character have not been abandoned.

Personality
Lin is very serious and very loyal to the Hizoku.

Powers

 * Poison Control - Lin has some control over poison.
 * Poison Blood - Lin's blood was transformed into poison. That poison doesn't harm him in any way. It has some acid properties.
 * Spit Poison - Lin can spit his own blood and can even transform it into a small cloud of poison.
 * Slash Hands - Lin's hands can cut and pierce like knives.
 * Multiple Hand Strikes - Lin can perform several high-speed hand strikes.
 * Invisibility - Lin can become invisible for a small amount of time.
 * Teleportation - Lin can teleport himself.
 * Necromantic Limb Travel - Lin can pierce the ground with his arms and make them appear somewhere else.
 * Translocation - Lin can move to somewhere nearby in the blink of an eye.

Fighting Style
His fighting style is probably based on Kung Fu, particularly Bajiquan or Piguaquan (as they're both originated in Hebei), as he uses several hand strikes and acrobatic maneuvers. He is silent and deadly.

Music

 * Inner Shade - The King of Fighters 2000
 * Big Pain - The King of Fighters 2001
 * Asia Sangokudomei (Triple Alliance of Asia) - The King of Fighters 2002: Unlimited Match

Game Appearances

 * The King of Fighters 2000
 * The King of Fighters 2001
 * The King of Fighters 2002: Unlimited Match

Mobile Appearances

 * The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match Online
 * The King of Fighters M: Fighting Stars Assembly
 * The King of Fighters All Star

Cameo Appearances

 * The King of Fighters 2002 - in the China stage
 * The King of Fighters XI - during the Psycho Soldier Team's ending
 * The King of Fighters XII - mentioned during Duo Lon's profile story
 * The King of Fighters XIII - in the China stage
 * KOF: Maximum Impact - Background cameo
 * KOF: Maximum Impact 2 - Background cameo
 * KOF Maximum Impact Regulation A - talks to Xiao Lon in her backstory
 * The King of Fighters '94: Rebout - background cameo
 * The King of Fighters 2