Super Street Fighter IV Primer Guide
Our Street Fighter IV guide will whip you into shape. Find out what's new, check out the moves for each character, and learn how to grab every achievement and trophy inside our guide!
Unwilling to simply offer more of the status quo, Street Fighter IV introduces several new gameplay mechanics, characters, and a completely unique visual style built on the Street Fighter II foundation. As such, longtime fans should have no trouble acclimating to the new features, but for those who are new, we'll help you get up to speed with our General Tips section.
Here's what you'll find in GameSpot's Super Street Fighter 4 Game Guide:
- General Tips:Street Fighting 101. Check out the basics as well as SFIV's new features.
- Move List:Check out our easy-to-read move list for every character!
- Achievements:Want achievements? We've got the info you need here!
- Trophies:Check out how to get your hands on this game's trophies.
General Tips
Even if you're new to Street Fighter, you're probably familiar with the basic goal: attack your opponent until he's no more. But there are several layers to the gameplay that add much depth and strategy to this very basic goal.
The Basics
The core of Street Fighter is based around its eight-directional joystick and six-button control scheme. The joystick controls moving forward and back, jumping (up), and crouching (down). In addition, it also allows you to block by pressing away from your opponent during an attack, while either standing or crouching. The buttons each control punches and kicks at varying strength: light, medium, and heavy (the stronger the attack, the slower it is). Of course, there's much more to Street Fighter than just six attacks--by combining directions on the control stick with a series of character-specific button presses, various special moves can be performed--check out our complete "Move List" for each character for a complete rundown of their attacks.
In addition, several other attacks can be performed by tapping two buttons simultaneously, such as grabs (tapping both Light Attack buttons) or Focus Attacks (pressing both Medium Attack buttons).
Grabs & Throwing
As mentioned, grabbing an opponent is as simple as pressing both Light Attack buttons simultaneously while next to them. In addition, you can throw your opponent either forward or backward depending on which way you tilt the joystick. Although throws don't inflict much damage in and of themselves, they are unblockable and can be a great opening for combos, as your opponent will be briefly stunned afterward. However, if you find yourself on the receiving end of a grab attempt, quickly perform a grab of your own to counter, causing you both to "bounce" apart, providing some much needed distance.
Super & Ultra Combos
You'll find two meters at the bottom of the screen. The blue one is for "Super Combos," while the circular red one is for "Ultra Combos." By landing attacks on your opponent, the "Super Meter" begins to fill, whereas the "Ultra Meter" (otherwise known as the "Revenge Gauge") fills by either inflicting or taking damage. Once either meter is full, you can perform the respective combo--check out our Move Lists for each character to learn how. What's the difference between the two? Ultra Combos are slightly more complex, but more powerful, and very stylish looking.
Focus Attacks
Focus Attacks are a brand new addition to Street Fighter 4. They can be activated at almost any time and allow you to absorb one attack (although the attacks still inflict damage), then immediately counter with one of your own. Here's how it works: Press and hold the Medium Punch + Medium Kick buttons simultaneously to assume the "focus attack" stance. When in this state, you can absorb up to one attack--any more than that will break your stance. Also, throws and "armor break" attacks cannot be absorbed. Following this, you can then unleash your "focus attack" by releasing both buttons--the strength of this attack increases depending on how long you held both buttons. If you charge the attack long enough (about a second), it will actually knock your opponent to the ground, allowing you to follow-up with a free hit. However, if you charge the attack to maximum power (about two seconds) the attack will become unblockable, and will automatically be unleashed.
As mentioned, even though you can absorb an attack during the "Focus Attack" stance, it still causes damage. However, you will regain health as long as you land the Focus Attack. Furthermore, you can cancel a Focus Attack by dashing in either direction (that is, tapping left or right twice quickly), which can be useful for combos.
Focus Attacks & Combos
Another feature of Focus Attacks is their ability to be used in conjunction with Special Moves, resulting in new kinds of chains and combos. At any time during most Special Moves, you can cancel that attack, and go right into a Focus Attacks. From that point, you can then cancel the Focus Attack using a foward dash, and launch into an entirely different attack, enabling new types of combos.
Super Armor & Armor Break Attacks
"Super Armor" refers to any move that allows you to absorb a single attack, such as Focus Attacks and many moves with "EX" variations (as denoted in our Move List). However, even Super Armor attacks aren't immune to everything, as each character has several attacks with Armor Breaking properties. For a complete list, please consult our Move List for each character.
Taunts
Oh, and did we mention you can taunt your opponent? Simply tap both Heavy Punch + Heavy Kick at the same time to strike fear into the heart of your foe.
Character Profile: Abel
Normal Throw
Drop Throw
(near opponent) → or N + LP-LK
Pincer Throw
(near opponent) ← + LP-LK
Unique Attack
Forward Kick
→ + MK
Special Move
Change of Direction
↓→ (roll) + P
Second Mid
→ + P (while changing direction)
Second Low
→ + K (while changing direction)
Finish Mid
→ + P (after Second Mid or Second Low hit)
Finish Low
→ + K (after Second Mid or Second Low hit)
Wheel Kick
↓← (roll) + K
Marseilles Roll
↓→ (roll) + K
Falling Sky
↓→ (roll), ↓→ (roll) + P
Ultra Combo
↓→ (roll), ↓→ (roll) + P, P, P
Character Profile: Akuma
Normal Throw
Goshoha
(near opponent) → or N + LP-LK
Syuretto
(near opponent) ← + LP-LK
Zugaihasatsu
→ + MP
Tenmakujinkyaku
(at top of forward jump arc) ↓ + MK
Special Move
Gohadoken
↓→ (roll) + P
Shakunetsu Hadoken
→↓← (roll) + P
Zanku Hadoken
(in air) ↓→ (roll) + Punch
Goshoryuken
→↓→ (roll) + P
Tatsumaki Zankukyaku
↓← (roll) + K
Airborne Tatsumaki Zankukyaku
(in air) ↓← (roll) + K
Hyakkisu
→↓→ (roll) + K
Hyakki Gozan
No Input (during Hyakkishu)
Hyakki Gosho
P (during Hyakkishu)
Hyakki Gojim
K (during Hyakkishu)
Hyakki Gosai
LP-LK (during Hyakkishu)
Ashura Senku
→↓→ (roll) or ←↓← (roll) + P, P, P or K, K, K
Super Combo
Raging Demon
LP, LP, →, LK, HP
Ultra Combo
Wrath of the Raging Demon
LP, LP, ←, LK, HP
Character Profile: Balrog
Normal Throw
Head Bomber
(near opponent) ← + LP-LK
Lever Break
(near opponent) ← + LP-LK
Special Move
Dash Straight (EX)
←(charge)→ + P
Dash Upper (EX)
←(charge)→ + K
Dash Low Straight (EX)
←(charge)↘ + P
Dash Low Smash (EX / Armor Break)
←(charge)↘ + K
Dash Swing Blow (EX / Armor Break)
←(charge)↘ + P (Hold)
Buffalo Head (EX)
↑(charge)↓ + P
Turn Punch (Armor Break)
(charge and release) P, P, P or K, K, K
Super Combo
Crazy Buffalo(Armor Break)
←(charge)→, ← → + P or K
Ultra Combo
Violent Buffalo (Armor Break)
←(charge)→, ← → + P, P, P or K, K, K
Character Profile: Blanka
Normal Throw
Wild Fang
(near opponent) → or N +LP-LK
Jungle Wheel
(near opponent) ← + LP-LK
Unique Attack
Rock Crusher
(near opponent) → or ← + MP
Amazon River Run
↘ + HP
Surprise Forward
→ + K, K, K
Surprise Back
← + K, K, K
Coward Crouch
Hold ↓ + P, P, P
Special Move
Rolling Attack (EX / Armor Break)
←(charge)→ + P
Backstep Roll (EX)
←(charge)→ + K
Vertical Roll (EX)
↑(charge)↓ + K
Electric Thunder (EX)
P (repeatedly)
Super Combo
Ground Shave Roll
←(charge)→, ← → + P (Hold P to change dash timing)
Lightning Cannonball
Lightning Cannonball
←(charge)→, ← → + P, P, P (hold P, P, P to change dash timing)
Character Profile: Cammy
Normal Throw
Hooligan Suplex
(near opponent) → or N +LP-LK
Frankensteiner
(near opponent) ← + LP-LK
Flying Neck Breaker
(in air, near opponent) LP-LK
Special Move
Cannon Spike (EX)
→↓→ (roll) + K
Spiral Arrow (EX)
↓→ (roll) + K
Quick Spin Knuckle (EX / Armor Break)
→↓← (roll) + P
Hooligan Combination (EX)
↙↘↗ (roll), + P
Razor's Edge Slicer
Nothing (no input after Hooligan Combo)
Fatal Leg Twister
LP-LK (After Hooligan Combo, near opponent)
Crossed Scissors
LP-LK (after hooligan combo, near opponent in air)
Cannon Strike (EX)
(while jumping forward) ↓← (roll) + K
Super Combo
Super Combo
↓→ (roll), ↓→ (roll) + K
Ultra Combo
↓→ (roll), ↓→ (roll) + K, K, K
Character Profile: Chun-Li
Normal Throw
Koshuto
(near opponent) → or N + LP-LK
Kirinshu
(near opponent) ← + LP-LK
Ryuselraku
(in air, near opponent) LP-LK
Unique Attack
Kakurkyakuaku
↘ + HK
Rear Spin Kick
↘ + LK
Kakusenshu
→ + MK
Kintekishu
← + MK
Tenkukyaku
MK (during Kintekishy attack)
Tenshyokyaku
↓↑ + MK (during Tenkukyaku attack)
Yosokyaku
(during jump) ↓ + MK (can be performed three times sequentially)
Wall Jump
(mid-jump, by wall) ↗
Target Combo
Target Combo
HP, HP (angled jump)
Special Move
Hyakuretsukyaku (EX)
K (repeatedly) Kikoken (EX)
←(charge)→ + P
Hazanshu (EX)
→↓← (roll) + K
Spinning Bird Kick (EX / Armor Break)
↓(charge)↑ + K
Super Combo
Senretsukyaku
←(charge)→, ← → + K
Ultra Combo
Hosenka (Armor Break)
←(charge)→, ← → + K, K, K
Character Profile: C.Viper
Normal Throw
Ab Fitness
(near opponent) → or N + LP, LK
Temple Massage
(near opponent) ← + LP-LK
Unique Attack
Viper Elbow
→ + MP
Double Kick
→ + HK
High Jump
↓↑
Special Move
Thunder Knuckle (EX / Armor Break)
↓← (roll) + P (cancel with P, P)
Burning Kick (EX)
↓← (roll) + K (work in air too)
Seismic Hammer (EX)
→↓→ (roll) + P (cancel with PP)
Super Combo
Emergency Combination
↓→, ↓→ + P
Ultra Combo
Burst Time (Armor Break)
↓→, ↓→ + P, P, P
Character Profile: Dan
Normal Throw
Gado Thrust
(near opponent) → or N + LP-LK
Saikyo Haralgoshi
(near opponent) ← + LP-LK
Unique Attack
Jumping Taunt
(in air) HP-HK
Ducking Taunt
↓ + HP-HK
Special Move
Gadoken (EX)
↓→ (roll) + P
Koryuken (EX)
→↓→ (roll) + P
Dankukyaku (EX / Armor Break)
↓ ← (roll) + K
Airborne Dankukyaku (EX)
(in air) ↓ ← + K
Super Combo
Hissho Buralken
↓→ (roll), ↓→ (roll) + P
Legendary Taunt
↓→ (roll), ↓→ (roll) + HP-HK
Ultra Combo
Shisso Buralken
↓→ (roll), ↓→ (roll) + P, P, P
Character Profile: Dhalsim
Normal Throw
Yoga Smash
(near opponent) → or N + LP-LK
Yoga Throw
(near opponent) ← + LP-LK
Unique Attack
Yoga Spear
(in air) ↓ + K
Yoga Mummu
(in air) ↓ + HP
Yoga Tower
↓ + P, P, P
Special Move
Yoga Fire (EX)
↓→ (roll) + P
Yoga Flame (EX / Armor Break)
→↓← (Roll) + Punch
Yoga Blast (EX)
→↓← (Roll) + Kick
Yoga Teleport
→↓→ (roll) or ←↓← (roll) + P, P, P or K, K, K
Super Combo
Yoga Inferno
↓→ (roll),↓→ (roll) + P
Ultra Combo
Yoga Catastrophe
↓→ (roll),↓→ (roll) + P, P, P
Character Profile: EHonda
Normal Throw
Sabaori
(near opponent) → or N + LP-LK
Rice Bale Throw
(near opponent) ←+LP-LK
Unique Attack
Shikofumi
↘ + HK
Target Combo
Target Combo
(near opponent) MP, ↘ + HK
Special Move
Hundred Hand Slap (EX)
P (Repeatedly)
Sumo Headbutt (EX / Armor Break)
←(charge)→ + P
Sumo Smash (EX)
↑(charge)↓ + K
Olcho Throw (EX)
→↓← (roll) + P
Super Combo
Super Killer Head Run
←(charge)→, ← → + P
Ultra Combo
Ultimate Killer Head Ram (Armor Break)
←(charge)→, ← → + P, P, P
Character Profile: El Fuerte
Normal Throw
Tepache Bomb
(near opponent) → or N + LP-LK
Chili Mecixano
(near opponent) ← + LP-LK
Sky Sorpressa Drop
(in air, near opponent) LP-LK
Unique Attack
Wall Jump
(mid-jump, near wall) ↗ (Tostada Press, MP or Fajita Buster, HP just after the wall jump)
Shower Kick
→ + MK
Target Combo
Target Combo
(far from opponent) MK, MK
Special Move
Habanero Dash (EX)
↓→ (roll) + P + Any button for one of six attacks (depends on button)
Habanero Back Dash (EX)
↓← (roll) + P + Any button for one of six attacks (depends on button)
Quesadilla Bomb (EX / Armor Break) K (charge and release)
Guacamole Leg Throw (EX)
↓→↓ (roll) + K
Super Combo
El Fuerte Dynamite
↓→ (roll), ↓→ (roll) + K
UltraCombo
El Fuerte Flying Giga Buster
↓→ (roll), ↓→ (roll) + K, K, K
Character Profile: Fei Long
Normal Throw
Shushugai
(near opponent) → or N + LP-LK
Tenshou Tousalkyaku
(near opponent) ← + LP-LK
Unique Attack
Chokkarakusho
→ + MK
Engejkshu
→ + HK
Special Move
Rekkaken (EX)
↓→ (roll) + p
Shienkyaku (EX)
←↓← (Roll) + K
Rekkukyaku (EX / Armor Break)
↙↘↗ (roll), + K
Tenshin (EX)
→↓ ←(roll) + K
Super Combo
Rekkashinken
↓→ (roll), ↓→ (roll) + P
Ultra Combo
↓→ (roll), ↓→ (roll) + P, P, P
Character Profile: Gen
Normal Throw
Shuraku
(near opponent) → or N + LP-LK
Hozen
(near opponent) ← + LP-LK
Unique Attack
Change Style
Crane K, K, K
Special Move
Hyakurenko (EX / Armor Break)
P (repeatedly)
Gekiro (EX)
→↓→ (roll) + K (press K after hit for follow-up)
Super Combo
Zan'el (Armor Break)
↓→, ↓→ + P
Ultra Combo
Zetsuel
↓→ (roll), ↓→ (roll) + P, P, P
Character Profile: Gouken
Normal Throw
Raikotokyaku
(near opponent) → or N + LP-LK
Amaoroshi
(near opponent) ← or N + LP-LK
Unique Attack
Sakotsukudaki
→ + MP
Tenmakujinkyaku
(at top of forward jump arc) ↓ + MK
Special Move
Gohadoken (EX)
↓→ (roll) + P (hold P to change level)
Senkugoshoha (EX, Amor Break)
→↓→ (roll) + P
Tatsumaki Gorasen (EX)
↓ ← (roll) + K
Airborne Tatsumaki Senpukyaku (EX)
(in air) ↓ ← (roll) + K
Hyakkishu (EX)
→↓→ (roll) + K
Hyakki Gozan
No Input (during Hyakkishu)
Hyakki Goheki
P (during Hyakkishu)
Hyakki Gojin
K (during Hyakkishu)
Hyakki Gosai
LP-LK (during Hyakkishu)
Kongoshin (EX, Armor Break)
←↓← (roll) + P or K
Super Combo
Forbidden Shoryuken (Armor Break)
↓→ (roll), ↓→ (roll) + P
Shin Shoryuken (Armor Break)
↓→ (roll), ↓→ (roll) + P, P, P
Character Profile: Guile
Normal Throw
Dragon Suplex
(near opponent) → or N + LP-LK
Judo Throw
(near opponent) ← + LP-LK
Flying Mare
(in air, near opponent) → or N + LP-LK
Flying Buster Drop
(in air, near opponent) ← LP-LK
Unique Attack
Straight Chop
→+MP
Spinning Back Knuckle
→ + HP
Kneww Bazooka
→ or ← + LK
Rolling Sobat
→ or ← + MK
Reverse Spin Kick
(near opponent) → or ← + HK
Guile High Kick
↘ + HK
Target Combo
Target Combo
(while crouching) MK, → + MP
Special Move
Sonic Boom (EX)
←(charge)→ _ P
Flash Kick (EX / Armor Break)
↑(charge)↓ + K
Super Combo
Double Flash
↙(charge) ↘ ↙(roll) ↗ + K
Ultra Combo
Flash Explosion
↙(charge) ↘ ↙(roll) ↗ + K, K, K
Character Profile: Ken
Normal Throw
Shoulder Throw
(near opponent) → or N + LP-LK
Hell Wheel
(near opponent) ← + LP-LK
Unique Attack
Inazuma Kicj
← + MK
Forward Step Kick
→ MK
Thunder Kick
→+HK (Hold HK for feint)
Target Combo
Target Combo
(near opponent) MP, HP
Special Move
Hadoken (EX)
↓→ (roll) + P
Shoryuken (EX)
→↓ (roll) + P
Tatsumaki Senpukyaku (EX / Armor Break)
↓← (roll) + K
Airborne Tatsumaki Senpukyaku (EX)
(in air) ↓← (roll) + K
Super Combo
Shoryureppa
↓→ (roll) + ↓→ (roll) + P
Ultra Combo
Shinryuken (Armor Break)
↓→ (roll) + ↓→ (roll) + P, P, P
Character Profile: M.Bison
Normal Throw
Deadly Throw
(near opponent) → or N + LP-LK
Death Tower
(near opponent) ← + LP-LK
Hell Attack
(during angled jump) MP, MP
Special Move
Psycho Crusher (EX / Armor Break)
←(charge)→ + P
Double Knee Press (EX)
←(charge)→ + K
Head Press (EX)
↑(charge)↓ + K
Somersault Kull Diver (EX)
P (after Head Press)
Devil Reverse (EX)
↑(charge)↓ + P, P
Bison Warp
→↓→ (roll) or ←↓← (roll) + P, P, P or K, K, K
Super Combo
Knee Press Nightmare
←(charge)→, ← → + K
Nightmare Booster
←(charge)→, ←→ + K, K, K
Character Profile: Rose
Normal Throw
Soul Fall
(near opponent) → or N + LP-LK
Soul Loop
(near opponent) ← + LP-LK
Unique Attack
Slide
↘ + MK
Soul Piede
→ + HK
Special Move
Soul Spark (EX)
←↓→ (roll)
Soul Spiral (EX, Armor Break)
↓→ + K
Soul Reflect (EX)
↓← (roll) + P
Soul Throw (EX)
→↓→ (roll) + P
Super Combo
Aura Soul Spark
→↑ (roll), →↑ (roll) + P
Ultra Combo
Illusion Spark (Armor Break)
↓→ (roll), ↓→ (roll) + P, P, P
Character Profile: Rufus
Normal Throw
Head Bazooka
(near opponent) → or N + LP-LK
Hand Machinegun
(near opponent) ← + LP-LK
Unique Attack
Vulture Kick
→ + MK
Glory Kick
↘ + MK
Fragrance Palm
→ + HP
Falcon Kick
(in air) ↘ + MK
Target Combo
Target Combo
(near opponent) LK, HK
Special Move
Messiah Kick (EX / Armor Break *LK only)
↓→ (roll) + LK or MK or HK
Galactic Tornado (EX / Armor Break)
↓→ (roll) + P
Snake Strike (EX)
→↓→ (roll) + P
Super Combo
Spectacle Romance (Armor Break)
↓→, ↓→ + P
Ultra Combo
Space Opera Symphony (Armor Break)
↓→, ↓→ + P, P, P
Character Profile: Ryu
Normal Throw
Shoulder Throw
(near opponent) → or N + LP-LK
Somersault Throw
(near opponent) ← + LP-LK
Unique Attack
Collarbone Breaker
→ + MP
Solar Plexus Strike
→ + HP
Special Move
Hadoken (EX)
↓→ (roll) + P
Shoryuken (EX)
→↓→ (roll) + Punch
Tatsumaki Senpukyaku (EX / Armor Break)
↓← (roll) + K
Airborne Tatsumaki Senpukyaku (EX)
(in air) ↓← (roll) + Kick
Super Combo
Shinku Hadoken
↓→ (roll) + ↓→ (roll) + P
Ultra Combo
Metsu Hadoken
↓→ (roll) + ↓→ (roll) + P, P, P
Character Profile: Sakura
Normal Throw
Sailor Shot
(near opponent) → or N + LP-LK
Choba Throw
(near opponent) ← + LP-LK
Unique Attack
Flower Kick
→ + MK
Special Move
Hadoken (EX)
↓→ (roll) + P (hold P to charge)
Shouoken (EX)
→↓→ (roll) + P
Shunpukyaku (EX / Armor Break)
↓ ← + K
Airborne Shunpukyaku (EX)
(in air) ↓ ← + K
Sakura Otoshi (EX)
→↓→ (roll) + K (press P up to 3 times after hit for follow-ups)
Super Combo
Haru Ichiban
↓← (roll), ↓← (roll) + K
Ultra Combo
Haru Ranmam (Armor Break)
↓← (roll), ↓← (roll) + K, K, K
Character Profile: Sagat
Normal Throw
Tiger Rage
(near opponent) → or N + LP-LK
Tiger Carry
(near opponent) ← + LP-LK
Unique Attack
Heavy Tiger Elbow
→ + HP
Low Step Kick
→ + LK
High Step Kick
→ + HK
Fake Kick
(begin with standing HK) HK
Special Move
High Tiger Shot (EX)
↓→ (roll) + P
Low Tiger Shot (EX)
↓→ (roll) + K
Tiger Uppercut (EX)
→↓→ (roll) + Punch
Tiger Knee Crush (EX / Armor Break)
→↓→ (roll) + K
Super Combo
Tiger Genocide
↓→ (Roll), ↓→ (Roll) + K
Ultra Combo
Tiger Destruction
↓→ (Roll), ↓→ (Roll) + K, K, K
Character Profile: Seth
Normal Throw
Genocide Shot
(near opponent) → or N + LP-LK
Death Throw
(near opponent) ← + LP-LK
Unique Attack
Yosokyaku
(while jumping) ↓ + MK (can be performed three times in sequence)
Tenmakujinkyaku
(at top of forward jump arc) ↓ + HK
Wall Jump
(mid-jump, near wall) ↗
Special Move
Sonic Boom (EX)
↓→ (roll) + P
Shoryuken (EX)
→↓→ + P (can be performed three times in sequence)
Hyakuretsukyaku (EX / Armor Break)
↓← (roll) + K
Tanden Engine (EX)
↓← + P (EX uses half of S.C. Gauge / EX Tanden Engine)
Spinning Piledriver (EX)
→↓ ←↑ (Full Circle) + P
Yoga Teleport
→↓→ (roll) or ←↓← (roll) + P, P, P or K, K, K
Super Combo
Tanden Storm
↓→ (roll), ↓→ (roll) + P
Ultra Combo
Tanden Stream
↓→ (roll), ↓→ (roll) + P, P, P
Character Profile: Vega
Normal Throw
Rainbow Suplex
(near opponent) → or N + LP-LK
Crescent Line
(near opponent) ← + LP-LK
Stardust Drop
(in air near opponent) LP-LK
Unique Attack
Piece of Mercury
↘ + MK
Cosmic Heel
↘ + HK
Back Slash
P, P, P
Short Back Slash
K, K, K
Wall Jump
(mid-jump, by wall) ↗
Special Move
Rolling Crystal Flash
←(charge)→ + P
Scarlet Terror (EX / Armor Break)
↙(charge)→ + Kick
Sky High Claw (EX)
↑(charge)↓ + P
Flying Barcelona Attack (EX)
↑(charge)↓ + K (press P after Wall Jump for follow-up)
Izuna Drop
→ or ← + P (after Flying Barcelona Attack near opponent)
Remove Claw (EX)
→↓→ (roll) + P
Super Combo
Flying Barcelona Special
↙(charge) ↘↙(roll)↗ + K (press P after Wall Jump for followup)
Rolling Izuna Drop
→←+P (after Flying Barcelona Special, near opponent)
Ultra Combo
Bloody High Claw (Armor Break)
↙(charge) ↘↙(roll)↗ + K, K, K
Character Profile: Zangief
Normal Throw
Bodyslam
(near opponent) → or N + LP-LK
Brain Buster
(near opponent) ← + LP=LK
Unique Attack
Flying Body Attack
↓ + HP (during angled jump)
Double Knee Attack
↓ + LK (during angled jump)
Headbutt
↑ + MP or HP (during vertical jump)
Long Kick
↘ + HK
Special Move
Spinning Pikedriver (EX)
→↓ ←↑ (Full Circle) + P
Banishing Flat (EX)
→ ↓→ (roll) + P
Double Lariat
P, P, P
Quick Double Lariat
K, K, K
Flying Power Bomb (EX)
→↓ ←↑ (Full Circle), →↓ ←↑ (Full Circle) + P
Super Combo
Final Atomic Buster
→↓ ←↑ (Full Circle), →↓ ←↑ (Full Circle) + P
Ultra Combo
Ultimate Atomic Buster
→↓ ←↑ (Full Circle), →↓ ←↑ (Full Circle) + P, P, P
Character Profile: Adon
Unique Attack
Jaguar Crunch
→ + MK
Special Move
Jaguar Kick
← ↓ ↙ + K
Airborne Jaguar Kick
↑ ↓ ↙ ← + K
Rising Jaguar
→ ↓ ↘ + K
Jaguar Tooth EX
→ ↘ ↓ ↙ ← + K
Super Combo
Jaguar Varied Assault
↓ ↘ → ↓ ↘ → + P
Ultra Combo
Jaguar Revolver
↓ ↙ ← ↓ ↙ ← + K, K, K
Jaguar Avalanche
↓ ↘ → ↓ ↘ → + K, K, K
Character Profile: Cody
Unique Attack
Stomach Blow
→ + MP
Crack Kick
→ + HK
Jaw Crusher
← + MP
Hammer Hook
→ + HK
Special Move
Bad Stone EX
↓ ↘ → + P
Criminal Upper EX
↓ ↙ ← + P
Ruffian Kick EX
↓ ↘ → + K
Zonk Knuckle EX
Hold and Release P
Bad Spray
↑ + P
Super Combo
Dead End Irony
↓ ↘ → ↓ ↘ → + K
Ultra Combo
Last Dread Dust
↓ ↙ ← ↓ ↙ ← + P, P, P
Final Destruction
↓ ↘ → ↓ ↘ → + P, P, P
Character Profile: Dee Jay
Unique Attack
Knee Shot
↗ ↑ + LK
Special Move
Air Slasher EX
← → + P
Double Rolling Sobat EX
← → + K
Jackknife Maximum EX
↑ ↓ + K
Machinegun Upper EX
↑ ↓ + P
Super Combo
Sobat Carnival
← → ← → + K
Ultra Combo
Sobat Festival
← → ← → + K, K, K
Climax Beat
↙ ↘ ↙ ↗ + P, P, P
Character Profile: Dudley
Unique Attack
Kidney Blow
→ + MK
Stomach Punch
→ + MP
Slipping Jab
→ + LP
Step Straight
→ + HP
Special Move
Short Swing Blow
→ ↘ ↓ ↙ ← + K
Duck
← ↙ ↓ ↘ → + K
Ducking Straight
← ↙ ↓ ↘ → + K, P
Ducking Upper
← ↙ ↓ ↘ → + K, K
Thunderbolt
↑ ↓ + K
Super Combo
Rocket Upper
↓ ↘ → ↓ ↘ → + P
Ultra Combo
Rolling Thunder
↓ ↘ → ↓ ↘ → + K, K, K
Corkscrew Cross
↓ ↘ → ↓ ↘ → + P, P, P
Character Profile: Guy
Unique Attack
Elbow Drop
↑ ↓ + MP
Neck Breaker
→ + MP
Ninja Sickle
↘ + HK
Special Move
Bushin Senpukyaku EX
↓ ↙ ← + K
Bushin Izuna Otoshi
↓ ↘ → + P
Hozanto
↓ ↙ ← + P
Run
↓ ↘ → + K, K
Super Combo
Bushin Hasoken
↓ ↘ → ↓ ↘ → + P
Ultra Combo
Bushin Goraisenpujin
↓ ↘ → ↓ ↘ → + K, K, K
Bushin Muso Renge
→ ↘ ↓ ↙ ← → ↘ ↓ ↙ ← + P, P, P
Character Profile: Hakan
Unique Attack
Has Forward Command attacks for all standing Normals
Special Move
Oil Shower EX
→ ↓ ↘ + K
Oil Slide
↓ ↘ → + P
Oil Rocket
→ ↘ ↓ ↙ ← ↖ ↑ ↗ → + P
Oil Dive
→ ↘ ↓ ↙ ← ↖ ↑ ↗ → + K
Super Combo
Flying Oil Spin
↓ ↘ → ↓ ↘ → + K
Ultra Combo
Oil Combination Hold
↓ ↓ ↓ + K, K, K
Oil Coaster Hold
→ ↘ ↓ ↙ ← ↖ ↑ ↗ → ↘ ↓ ↙ ← ↖ ↑ ↗ → + P, P, P
Character Profile: Ibuki
Unique Attack
Bonsho Kick
→ + HK
Hammer Kick
→ + MK
Reverse Spin Kick
← + MK
Sazan
↘ + MK
Agemen
← + MP
Special Move
Kunai EX
↑ ↓ ↘ → + P
Tsujigoe
→ ↓ ↘ + P
Neck Breaker
← ↙ ↓ ↘ → + P
Raida
→ ↘ ↓ ↙ ← + P
Kasumi Gake
↓ ↘ → + K
Kazegiri
→ ↓ ↘ + K
Tsumuji
↓ ↙ ← + K
Hein
← ↓ ↙ + K
Super Combo
Kasumi Suzaku
↓ ↘ → ↓ ↘ → + P
Ultra Combo
Hashinsho
↓ ↘ → ↓ ↘ → + K, K, K
Yoroitoshi
→ ↘ ↓ ↙ ← → ↘ ↓ ↙ ← + P, P, P
Character Profile: Juri
Unique Attack
Sekku
→ + MK
Special Move
Fuhajin
↓ ↘ → + K
Shikusen
↑ ↓ ↙ ← + K (K for 2nd Impact; K, K for 3rd Strike)
Senpusha
↓ ↙ ← + K
Kasatushi
↓ ↙ ← + P
Super Combo
Fuharenjin
↓ ↙ ← ↓ ↙ ← + K
Ultra Combo
Kaisen Dankairaku
↓ ↘ → ↓ ↘ → + K, K, K
Feng Shui Engine
↓ ↘ → ↓ ↘ → + P, P, P
Character Profile: Makoto
Unique Attack
Has Forward Command attacks for all standing Normals
Special Move
Fukiage
→ ↓ ↘ + P
Hayate
↓ ↘ → + P
Oroshi
↓ ↙ ← + P
Karakusa
→ ↘ ↓ ↙ ← + K
Tsurugi
↓ ↙ ← + K
Super Combo
Tanden Renki
↓ ↘ → ↓ ↘ → + P
Ultra Combo
Seichusen Godanzaki
↓ ↘ → ↓ ↘ → + K, K, K
Abare Tosanami
↓ ↘ → ↓ ↘ → + P, P, P
Character Profile: T.Hawk
Unique Attack
Thrust Peak
↘ + LP
Heavy Body Press
↗ + HP
Heavy Shoulder Drop
↗ + MP
Special Move
Mexican Typhoon
→ ↘ ↓ ↙ ← ↖ ↑ ↗ → + P
Tomahawk Buster
→ ↓ ↘ + P
Condor Dive
↑ + P, P, P
Condor Spire
← ↓ ↙ + P
Super Combo
Double Typhoon
→ ↘ ↓ ↙ ← ↖ ↑ ↗ → ↘ ↓ ↙ ← ↖ ↑ ↗ → + P
Ultra Combo
Raging Typhoon
→ ↘ ↓ ↙ ← ↖ ↑ ↗ → ↘ ↓ ↙ ← ↖ ↑ ↗ →; + P, P, P
Raging Slash
→ ↘ ↓ ↙ ← → ↘ ↓ ↙ ← + P, P, P
Xbox 360 Achievements
Note that there are Spoilers on this list.
Achievement Name | How To Earn | Reward |
---|---|---|
Absolute Perfection | Lauren's waiting, so how about you finish your fights quickly and get 30 Perfects. Sound good? | 10 |
All Clear | To get strong takes lots of fighting! Clear Arcade Mode on Medium or higher with all characters! | 10 |
Barrel of Laughs | No need for barrels without oil! Score 110,000 points or more in the Barrel Buster bonus stage! | 10 |
Battle Master | Only winners can attain such beauty. Win 30 Xbox LIVE matches and I may share my beauty secrets. | 20 |
Bring it on! | No comrade, this will not do! We must become stronger, for our fans! Fight 100 Xbox LIVE matches! | 20 |
Clear Headed | Hey! Got time to kill? Try to clear Arcade Mode on Medium or higher! That's all you gotta do! | 20 |
Dan the Man | Mastery of the Saikyo arts requires mastery of the Personal Action! Collect 'em all, punk! | 10 |
Endless Lobbyist | It's only natural for warriors to seek fights! Create 30 Endless Battle lobbies! | 10 |
Endless Ten | Throw away your fears and focus on the fight! Win 10 fights in a row in Endless Battle! | 50 |
Entitled | A Title does not tell all of a man, sir, but if I were to see one Title, I'd want them all… | 50 |
EXtra! EXtra! | Battle requires courage! Train by using your EX Gauge to successfully land 100 EX Moves! | 10 |
Fashion Plate | Even a top rate fighter needs to coordinate properly! You gotta get all of the Colors first! | 10 |
First Timer | I'll never forget my first time for Ryu's sake! Win one Ranked Match! Gotta aim for the top! | 10 |
Fivepeat | This is your real power, child? Show me it's not luck by winning 5 Ranked Matches in a row! | 30 |
From C to Shining C | You think you're good, don't you? Prove it by ranking up all characters to C Rank! | 50 |
Good Start | All of nature must withstand a trial. You must clear 10 trials in Trial Mode to succeed. | 10 |
Hard Times | To escape death is to beat the strongest of the strong. Finish Arcade Mode on Hardest, kid! | 20 |
Herculean Effort | Can you finish Arcade Mode on Medium or higher without using a continue? Show me you can! | 10 |
Iconoclast | Oh my gosh, those Icons are so adorable! I gotta find Don-chan and catch 'em all! | 50 |
It Begins | The fight starts here! Set your Title and Icon, and begin fighting on Xbox Live! | 10 |
It Takes Focus | Your mission, should you wish to join Delta Red, is to connect with 100 Focus Attacks! | 10 |
Keep on Truckin' | If you want to focus on nothing but the fight, entering an Endless Battle is for you! | 10 |
Legendary Fighter | I shall make you the right hand of Shadaloo if you can win 100 Xbox LIVE matches! | 50 |
Long Time No See | Do you wish for defeat? If so, complete Arcade Mode on Hardest difficulty and beat Gouken! | 50 |
Moving On Up | Ya need to do anything to reach the top of the food chain! Let's see a Rank Up via Ranked Match! | 10 |
Now You C Me… | I wrestle only the strong! You shall rank up to C Rank if you wanna face me, comrade! | 20 |
Oh! My Car! | Hee hee, destruction is so much fun! Score 80,000 points or more in the Car Crusher bonus stage! | 20 |
Overachiever | Attain all the Achievements! The path of the warrior demands this from those who walk on it! | 0 |
Quarter Up | Fight 30 opponents via Arcade Fight Request. It'd be easy with the right bait, he he. | 10 |
Replayer | Watch 30 Replays via the Replay Channel! Isn't it fun watching people go at it tooth and nail!? | 10 |
Rival Schooled | See your future by clearing every Rival Battle on Medium or higher with every character. | 20 |
Road to Victory | You wanna get that fight money? You're gonna have to win 10 Xbox LIVE matches first, sucka! | 10 |
Special Movement | Do a Special Move 100 times! If you're a true student of the Rindo-kan dojo, it's your duty! | 10 |
Speed Freak | Finish each round in Arcade Mode on Medium or higher in 20 seconds or less. Too easy. | 30 |
Sunspotter | Amigo, perform 365 Super or Ultra Combo finishes against your opponents! The dawn is coming! | 10 |
Super, Man! | To battle is to win a fight with overwhelming strength! Show me you can do 100 Super Combos! | 10 |
Superior Super | Trust your instincts and winning will come easy. Let's begin with 50 Super Combo finishes! | 10 |
Team Lobbyist | Hey mon, battlin' is fun, no? Go out and create 30 Team Battle lobbies and enjoy the rhythm! | 10 |
Team Mate | Win 1 Team Battle match, and you will learn that teamwork can help you become stronger! | 10 |
Team Player | A 1-on-1 fight is fun, but it's more fun with friends! Try fighting in a Team Battle! | 10 |
Teamworker | A pro can win with any team. Win 10 Team Battles but don't forget, you have to win too! | 30 |
Tenpeat | Don't hold back your true potential! Win 10 Ranked Matches in a row! | 50 |
This is Madness! | Fighting is fun, huh? Well then, let's aim for 300 Xbox LIVE matches fought, OK buddy? | 50 |
Three For The Road | In the pursuit of strength, one must have a goal! In Endless Battle win 3 matches in a row. | 20 |
Threepeat | You think being this good is easy? Let's see you win 3 Ranked Matches in a row, champ! | 20 |
Trail of Trials | There is no shortcut in the art of Yoga. Aim to clear any character's Trial Mode trials! | 20 |
Trial Athlete | I shall assimilate all and be all-powerful! Clear all Trial Mode challenges, and so can you! | 50 |
Ultimate Ultra | Candy always says you gotta win with style, so go out there and perform 50 Ultra Combo finishes! | 10 |
Ultra, Man! | If yer gonna fight, give it your all, pal. Performing 100 Ultra Combos oughta do it, eh? | 10 |
Worldly Warrior | Let's do this, amigo! Fight 50 Xbox LIVE matches, because that's the only way to become strong! | 10 |
PlayStation 3 Trophies
Note that there are Spoilers on this list.
Trophy Name | How To Earn | Reward |
---|---|---|
Absolute Perfection | Lauren's waiting, so how about you finish your fights quickly and get 30 Perfects. Sound good? | Bronze |
All Clear | To get strong takes lots of fighting! Clear Arcade Mode on Medium or higher with all characters! | Bronze |
Barrel of Laughs | No need for barrels without oil! Score 110,000 points or more in the Barrel Buster bonus stage! | Bronze |
Battle Master | Only winners can attain such beauty. Win 30 online matches and I may share my beauty secrets. | Bronze |
Bring it on! | No comrade, this will not do! We must become stronger, for our fans! Fight 100 online matches! | Silver |
Clear Headed | Hey! Got time to kill? Try to clear Arcade Mode on Medium or higher! That's all you gotta do! | Bronze |
Dan the Man | Mastery of the Saikyo arts requires mastery of the Personal Action! Collect 'em all, punk! | Bronze |
Endless Lobbyist | It's only natural for warriors to seek fights! Create 30 Endless Battle lobbies! | Bronze |
Endless Ten | Throw away your fears and focus on the fight! Win 10 fights in a row in Endless Battle! | Silver |
Entitled | A Title does not tell all of a man, sir, but if I were to see one Title, I'd want them all… | Bronze |
EXtra! EXtra! | Battle requires courage! Train by using your EX Gauge to successfully land 100 EX Moves! | Bronze |
Fashion Plate | Even a top rate fighter needs to coordinate properly! You gotta get all of the Colors first! | Bronze |
First Timer | I'll never forget my first time for Ryu's sake! Win one Ranked Match! Gotta aim for the top! | Bronze |
Fivepeat | This is your real power, child? Show me it's not luck by winning 5 Ranked Matches in a row! | Bronze |
From C to Shining C | You think you're good, don't you? Prove it by ranking up all characters to C Rank! | Silver |
Good Start | All of nature must withstand a trial. You must clear 10 trials in Trial Mode to succeed. | Bronze |
Hard Times | To escape death is to beat the strongest of the strong. Finish Arcade Mode on Hardest, kid! | Bronze |
Herculean Effort | Can you finish Arcade Mode on Medium or higher without using a continue? Show me you can! | Bronze |
Iconoclast | Oh my gosh, those Icons are so adorable! I gotta find Don-chan and catch 'em all! | Silver |
It Begins | The fight starts here! Set your Title and Icon, and begin fighting online! | Bronze |
It Takes Focus | Your mission, should you wish to join Delta Red, is to connect with 100 Focus Attacks! | Bronze |
Keep on Truckin' | If you want to focus on nothing but the fight, entering an Endless Battle is for you! | Bronze |
Legendary Fighter | I shall make you the right hand of Shadaloo if you can win 100 online matches! | Silver |
Long Time No See | Do you wish for defeat? If so, complete Arcade Mode on Hardest difficulty and beat Gouken! | Bronze |
Moving On Up | Ya need to do anything to reach the top of the food chain! Let's see a Rank Up via Ranked Match! | Bronze |
Now You C Me… | I wrestle only the strong! You shall rank up to C Rank if you wanna face me, comrade! | Bronze |
Oh! My Car! | Hee hee, destruction is so much fun! Score 80,000 points or more in the Car Crusher bonus stage! | Bronze |
Quarter Up | Fight 30 opponents via Arcade Fight Request. It'd be easy with the right bait, he he. | Bronze |
Replayer | Watch 30 Replays via the Replay Channel! Isn't it fun watching people go at it tooth and nail!? | Bronze |
Rival Schooled | See your future by clearing every Rival Battle on Medium or higher with every character. | Bronze |
Road to Victory | You wanna get that fight money? You're gonna have to win 10 online matches first, sucka! | Bronze |
Special Movement | Do a Special Move 100 times! If you're a true student of the Rindo-kan dojo, it's your duty! | Silver |
Speed Freak | Finish each round in Arcade Mode on Medium or higher in 20 seconds or less. Too easy. | Silver |
Sunspotter | Amigo, perform 365 Super or Ultra Combo finishes against your opponents! The dawn is coming! | Bronze |
Super, Man! | To battle is to win a fight with overwhelming strength! Show me you can do 100 Super Combos! | Bronze |
Superior Super | Trust your instincts and winning will come easy. Let's begin with 50 Super Combo finishes! | Bronze |
Team Lobbyist | Hey mon, battlin' is fun, no? Go out and create 30 Team Battle lobbies and enjoy the rhythm! | Bronze |
Team Mate | Win 1 Team Battle match, and you will learn that teamwork can help you become stronger! | Bronze |
Team Player | A 1-on-1 fight is fun, but it's more fun with friends! Try fighting in a Team Battle! | Bronze |
Teamworker | A pro can win with any team. Win 10 Team Battles but don't forget, you have to win too! | Bronze |
Tenpeat | Don't hold back your true potential! Win 10 Ranked Matches in a row! | Silver |
This is Madness! | Fighting is fun, huh? Well then, let's aim for 300 online matches fought, OK buddy? | Gold |
Three For The Road | In the pursuit of strength, one must have a goal! In Endless Battle win 3 matches in a row. | Bronze |
Threepeat | You think being this good is easy? Let's see you win 3 Ranked Matches in a row, champ! | Bronze |
Trail of Trials | There is no shortcut in the art of Yoga. Aim to clear any character's Trial Mode trials! | Bronze |
Trial Athlete | I shall assimilate all and be all-powerful! Clear all Trial Mode challenges, and so can you! | Gold |
Trophy Collector | Attain all Trophies! The path of the warrior demands this from those who walk on it! | Platinum |
Ultimate Ultra | Candy always says you gotta win with style, so go out there and perform 50 Ultra Combo finishes! | Bronze |
Ultra, Man! | If yer gonna fight, give it your all, pal. Performing 100 Ultra Combos oughta do it, eh? | Bronze |
Worldly Warrior | Let's do this, amigo! Fight 50 online matches, because that's the only way to become strong! | Bronze |
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