Street Fighter IV Strategy Guide - All Moves, Combos, Tips, and Secrets for SFIV

The World Warriors

These fighters make up the bulk of Street Fighter II's original cast, and they thankfully play the way we all fondly remember (don't ever change, guys!).

Command Key:

  • [F] - Forward
  • [B] - Back
  • [U] - Up
  • [D] - Down
  • [DF] - Down Forward
  • [DB] - Down Backward
  • [360] - Full Circle

    • Guile: Ace of the Air Force

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    Guile's not much faster than seen in SFII, but his kicks have just as much variety as they did before -- plus, his Jab Sonic Booms can easily set up throws and sweeps!

    Special Moves
  • Sonic Boom: Charge [B], Motion [F] + Punch
  • Flash Kick: Charge [D], Motion [U] + Kick

    • Super Combo!
  • Double Flash: Charge [DB], Motion [DF] [DB] [U] + Kick

    • Ultra Combo!
  • Flash Explosion: Charge [DB], Motion [DF] [DB] [U] + Kick x 3

    • ProTips!

    1. Start charging after a missed Flash Kick on the way down to surprise an opponent with another quick Flash Kick!

    2. After a Roundhouse Sweep, immediately use Guile's Jab Sonic Boom to score a cheap hit as they're getting up!

    3. Use Guile's Standing Short to move forward while charging -- it'll keep hesitant opponents on their toes and set up a Sonic Boom combo!


    E. Honda: Larger Than Life Sumo

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    E. Honda's not one to be shy about throwing his weight around, especially with his damaging Sumo Smash and Oicho Throw techniques!

    Special Moves
  • Hundred Hand Slap: Tap Punch Repeatedly
  • Sumo Headbutt: Charge [B], Then [F] + Punch
  • Sumo Smash: Charge [D], Then [U] + Kick
  • Oicho Throw: Motion [F] [DF] [D] [DB] [B] + Punch

    • Super Combo!
  • Super Killer Head Ram: Charge [B], Motion [F] [B] [F] + Punch

    • Ultra Combo!
  • Ultimate Killer Head Ram: Charge [B], Motion [F] [B] [F] + Punch x 3

    • ProTips!

    1. The Sumo Smash is not only a great way to counter fireballs, but it can cross-up opponents with ease!

    2. The Hundred Hand Slap is an excellent way to rack up chip damage while charging your Super Meter, use it often and use it well.

    3. Using EX power to boost Honda's Sumo Headbutt won't always work against fireball users, but an early Oicho Throw can precede a fireball motion!


    Dhalsim: Master of Yoga

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    Dhalsim has even more ridiculous reach than he did in SFII, but his jumping Fierce is especially tricky -- use it in conjunction with Yoga Fire to keep enemies grounded!

    Special Moves
  • Yoga Fire: Motion [D] [DF] [F] + Punch
  • Yoga Flame: Motion [F] [DF] [D] [DB] [B] + Punch
  • Yoga Blast: Motion [F] [DF] [D] [DB] [B] + Kick
  • Yoga Teleport: Motion [F] [D] [DF] or [B] [D] [DB] + Punch x 3 or Kick x 3 (Can Use In Midair)

    • Super Combo!
  • Yoga Inferno: Motion [D] [DF] [F], [D] [DF] [F] + Punch

    • Ultra Combo!
  • Yoga Catastrophe: Motion [D] [DF] [F], [D] [DF] [F] + Punch x 3

    • ProTips!

    1. Dhalism's downward Fierce is super effective when jumping -- use it often to keep your rivals stuck blocking on the ground and steaming mad!

    2. Use Dhalism's sliding Roundhouse to slide under launch attacks and fireballs, then set up some quick throws or combos (or chain into an EX, Super, or Ultra Combo)!

    3. Dhalism's attacks can be either short range or long range -- hold back on the joystick to alternate the striking distance and confuse your enemy!


    Blanka: The Brazilian Beast

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    Blanka's new crouching maneuvers make him the ultimate threat against fliers and fireball throwers -- time your dodging right to create openings and scorch enemies with electricity!

    Special Moves
  • Rolling Attack: Charge [B], Motion [F] + Punch
  • Backstep Roll: Charge [B], Motion [F] + Kick
  • Vertical Roll: Charge [D], Motion [U] + Kick
  • Electric Thunder: Tap Punch Repeatedly

    • Super Combo!
  • Ground Shave Roll: Charge [B], Motion [F] [B] [F] + Punch

    • Ultra Combo!
  • Lightning Cannonball: Charge [B], Motion [F] [B] [F] + Punch x 3

    • ProTips!

    1. Blanka's sliding Down-Forward Fierce is an awesome pressure counter against pesky fireball spammers!

    2. Blanka can also dodge under rolling attacks and projectiles with a new crouching move -- just hit Down and the three Punch buttons to let the pain pass by you!

    3. Using Blanka's electricity to counter rushing moves works sparingly -- but it's an excellent way to stop most jumping attacks in their tracks!


    Zangief: Russia's Number 1 Son

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    Zangief's Banishing Flat is a much better weapon than previous versions -- in SFIV, it can quickly close distances (get in their face and grab 'em!) as well as shutting up Sonic Booms and weak Hadokens!

    Special Moves
  • Spinning Piledriver: Motion [360] + Punch
  • Banishing Flat: Motion [F] [D] [DF] + Punch
  • Double Lariat: Punch x 3
  • Quick Double Lariat: Kick x 3
  • Flying Power Bomb: Motion [360] + Kick

    • Super Combo!
  • Final Atomic Buster: Motion [360], [360] + Punch

    • Ultra Combo!
  • Ultimate Atomic Buster: Motion [360], [360] + Punch x 3

    • ProTips!

    1. Use an early Strong or Forward Kick against your opponent to plant Zangief for a chain-hit Spinning Piledriver!

    2. If you can avoid getting Roundhoused, Zangief's Double Limit is best used to help keep your enemy away and at bay while simultaneously charging up your Super Meter!

    3. Take advantage of Zangief's crouching Forward and Roundhouse -- you can shuffle forward while kicking to create openings for a damaging Piledriver!

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