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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!

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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.

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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.

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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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