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- Different types of moves
- Normal attacks
- Special moves like fireballs
- EX moves are powered-up Special moves
- Super and Ultra moves need to be built up
- Super and Ultra moves use two different meters
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This page contains a listing of moves for each character in Street Fighter 4. Each character has a set of normal moves, e.g., standard punch and kick attacks, special moves, e.g., fireballs, EX moves that are more powerful versions of special moves, and Super and Ultra combos, powerful attacks that require you to build up meters to use.
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Moves Details
Normal moves are simply the attacks your character performs whenever you press an attack button. Some characters have what are referred to as "command normals" which are normal moves that can be performed by pressing a direction at the same time.Special moves are special attacks that require you to perform a certain command. This means Ryu's fireballs, Chun Li's Lightning Legs or Zangief's Spinning Piledriver. These are the signature moves that often lie at the center of a character's arsenal.
EX moves are more powerful versions of special attacks that are performed by pressing two of the attack button at the end of a special move command. So, to do an EX fireball with Ryu, press two punches instead of one at the end of the command. Some EX moves have special and useful properties.
Super moves are extremely powerful and flashy attacks that spend Super Meter when performed. You build Super Meter by hitting your opponent. When your Meter is full, perform the Super command, which is usually more challenging than regular special move commands, to do a super move.
Ultra moves are even more powerful versions of Supers, and require full Revenge Gauge to perform. You'll build Revenge automatically as you take damage during a fight.
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Weaknesses
- No anti-air
- Lots of moves leave him open to counters
- Needs to deceive opponents to win
- YouTube: Street Fighter IV - Abel's Ultra Combo (Time: 0:37)
Cons
- Has low stamina
- Lots of power lost when hit
- Can't go blow for blow
- YouTube: Street Fighter IV - Akuma's Ultra Combo (Time: 0:31)
Super and Ultra Moves
- Crazy Buffalo: ← → ← → + punch or kick
- Violent Buffalo: ← → ← → + punch x 3 or kick x 3
- YouTube: Street Fighter IV - Balrog's Ultra Combo (Time: 0:32)
Weaknesses
- Slower than other characters
- Can be hard to maneuver
- YouTube: Street Fighter IV - Blanka's Ultra Combo (Time: 0:39)
Weaknesses
- Not many damaging moves
- Some commands are tricky
- Moves are sometimes slow to come out
- YouTube: Street Fighter IV - Cammy's Ultra Combo (Time: 0:33)
Special Moves
- Spiral Arrow: Quarter-Circle Forward + Kick
- Cannon Spike: Forward, Down, Down-Forward + Kick
- Quick Spin Knuckle: Half-Circle Back + Punch
- Hooligan Combination: Down-Back, Down, Down-Forward, Forward, Up-Forward + Punch. Press Light Kick + Light Punch when close to throw from mid-air
- Cannon Strike: Quarter-Circle Back + Kick (In Mid-Air)
Strengths
- Strong normal moves
- EX Lightning Legs makes for damaging combos, can combo into Ultra in the corner
- Some attacks have good rangeEventHubs.com: Chun Li: Street Fighter 4 Character Guide
Weaknesses
- No consistent anti-air defenses
- Spinning Bird Kick sometimes gets beaten when used as a recovery move
- Incorrectly executed attacks leave her vulnerable
- YouTube: Street Fighter IV - Chun-Li's Ultra Combo (Time: 0:42)
Weaknesses
- Takes more damage than most when hit
- Attacks don't do a ton of damage
- Defensive moves are inconsistentEventHubs.com: Crimson Viper: Street Fighter 4 Character Guide
Super and Ultra Moves
- Emergency Combination: ↓ down/right diagonal → ↓ down/right diagonal → punch
- Burst Time: ↓ down/right diagonal → ↓ down/right diagonal → punch, punch, punch
- YouTube: Street Fighter IV - C. Viper's Ultra Combo (Time: 0:28)
Strengths
- Only character with a Super Jump
- High risk, high reward
- Many of her attacks stun her opponentsEventHubs.com: Crimson Viper: Street Fighter 4 Character Guide
Super and Ultra Moves
- Hissho Buraiken: ↓ down-right → ↓ down-right → + punch
- Legendary Taunt: ↓ down-right → ↓ down-right → punch + kick
- Shisso Buraiken: ↓ down-right → ↓ down-right → + punch, punch, punch
- YouTube: Street Fighter IV - Dan's Ultra Combo (Time: 0:32)
Weaknesses
- Takes a lot of damage when hit
- Slow
- YouTube: Street Fighter IV - Dhalsim's Ultra Combo (Time: 0:29)
Super and Ultra Moves
- Onimusou (Super Flying Headbutt): ← → ← → + Punch
- Super onimusou (Ultra Flying Headbutt): ← → ← → + Punch, Punch, Punch
- YouTube: Street Fighter IV - E. Honda's Ultra Combo (Time: 0:33)
Pros
- Very powerful, does a lot of damage
- High stamina, hits don't do a lot of damage to him
- Super and Ultra attacks are good for anti-air
- Command throws are very goodEventHubs.com: E. Honda: Street Fighter 4 Character Guide
Cons
- His mobility and speed are as low as ever
- Only anti-air options are his super and ultra moves
- Not very good against defensive playersEventHubs.com: E. Honda: Street Fighter 4 Character Guide
Super and Ultra Moves
- El Fuerte Flying Gigabuster: ↓ down-right → ↓ down-right → + kick x 3
Weaknesses
- Low damage output
- Takes a lot of damage when hit
- Hard to master
- YouTube: Street Fighter IV - El Fuerte's Ultra Combo (Time: 0:33)
Super and Ultra Moves
- Rekka Shin Ken: ↓ down-right → ↓ down-right → + punch
- Rekka Shin Geki: ↓ down-right → ↓ down-right → + punch x 3
- YouTube: Street Fighter IV - Fei Long's Ultra Combo (Time: 0:31)
Super and Ultra Moves
- Zan'ei (Punch Style): ↓ down-right → ↓ down-right → + punch
- Zetsuei (Punch Style): ↓ down-right → ↓ down-right → + punch x 3
- Jyakoha (Kick Style): ↓ down-right → ↓ down-right → + kick
- Ryukoha (Kick Style): ↓ down-right → ↓ down-right → + kick x 3
- YouTube: Street Fighter IV - Gen's Ultra Combo (Time: 0:40)
Throw Launcher
- ← light-punch + light-kick
- YouTube: Street Fighter IV - Gouken's Ultra Combo (Time: 0:29)
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Strengths
- Good defensive player
- Combos do a lot of damage
- Has some good anti-air optionsEventHubs.com: Guile: Street Fighter 4 Character Guide
Super/Ultra Moves
- Somersault Explosion: down/left diagonal, down/right diagonal, down/left diagonal, up/right diagonal, kick, kick, kick
Weaknesses
- Super move isn't very strong
- Requires patience on the part of the player
- Most attacks don't have very good rangeEventHubs.com: Guile: Street Fighter 4 Character Guide
- YouTube: Street Fighter IV - Guile's Ultra Combo (Time: 0:35)
Weaknesses
- His Super and Ultra moves are close range
- Focus attack also has little range
- Normal fireballs have slow recovery time
- YouTube: Street Fighter IV - Ken's Ultra Combo (Time: 0:36)
Weaknesses
- Poor Focus Attack range
- Somewhat relies on bait-type tactics
- Can rely on pokes and throws
- YouTube: Street Fighter IV - M. Bison's Ultra Combo (Time: 0:37)
Super and Ultra Moves
- Aura Soul Spark (Super): Down/front quarter-circle, Down/front quarter-circle + punch
- Illusion Spark (Ultra): Down/front quarter-circle, Down/front quarter-circle + punch, punch, punch
- YouTube: Street Fighter IV - Rose's Ultra Combo (Time: 0:37)
Weaknesses
- Unorthodox style may require some getting used to
- Newness means many are still learning him
- Aesthetic appeal is arguable
- YouTube: Street Fighter IV - Rufus's Ultra Combo (Time: 0:32)
Weaknesses
- Light and medium punches are weak
- Missed Shoryukens usually leave him wide open for attack
- Popularity means many people know his tricks
- YouTube: Street Fighter IV - Ryu's Ultra Combo (Time: 0:32)
Super and Ultra Moves
- Tiger Genocide: Quarter-Circle Forward x2 + Punch
- Tiger Destruction: Quarter-Circle Forward x2 + Punch, Punch, Punch
- YouTube: Street Fighter IV - Sagat's Ultra Combo (Time: 0:35)
Super and Ultra Moves
- Karu Ichiban: ↓ down-left ← ↓ down-left ← + kick
- Haru Ranman: ↓ down-left ← ↓ down-left ← + kick x 3
- YouTube: Street Fighter IV - Sakura's Ultra Combo (Time: 0:36)
Super and Ultra Moves
- Tandem Storm: ↓ down-right → ↓ down-right → + punch
- Tandem Stream: ↓ down-right → ↓ down-right → + punch x 3
- YouTube: Street Fighter IV - Seth's Ultra Combo (Time: 1:01)
Special Moves
- Rolling Crystal Flash: ← → + punch
- Flying Barcelona Attack & Izuna Drop: ↓ ↑ + kick, punch (when close)
- Sky High Claw: ↓ ↑ + punch
- Scarlet Terror: down-left → + kick
- Back Flip: punch x 3 or kick x 3
- Focus Attack: m-punch + m-kick
- Claw Throw: → ↓ down-right + punch
- Mask Throw: → ↓ down-right + punch x 2
Weaknesses
- Dizzies quickly
- Typically does low damage, requiring multiple rapid attacks
- Not good to trade attacks with opponent, have to keep a distance
- YouTube: Street Fighter IV - Vega's Ultra Combo (Time: 0:30)
Super and Ultra Moves
- Final Atomic Buster: Counter Clock-wise 720 degree motion + Punch
- Ultimate Atomic Buster: Counter Clock-wise 720 degree motion + Punch, Punch, Punch
- YouTube: Street Fighter IV - Zangief's Ultra Combo (Time: 0:37)
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