Street Fighter 6 is hitting milestone after milestone and this is in part thanks to a killer cast of characters. Whilst not the largest pool at launch coming in at only 18, the roster of new and returning faces has really clicked with, well, new and returning players. With more characters on the way (such as the recently announced Rashid), fans are well and truly eating well.
Not all characters are made equal of course. Some are far more difficult to pick up than others, some have more complex game plans, and some are just awkward (looking at your Dhalsim). This list is going to go over the easiest characters that you can cut your teeth on, and we’ve tried to include a diverse set of mechanics and playstyles. There should be someone on this list for everyone.
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It’s impossible to have a list like this and not have Ryu leading the charge. Ryu is the poster boy for Street Fighter as a whole, and he embodies core fundamentals above anything else. Ryu is an all-around solid character coming in with a fantastic Projectile, great Normals, and legendary Specials.
Not only that, but his combos are super simple to pull off thanks to his more reserved playstyle and chunky damage numbers. Throw in easy Classic inputs and a fantastic array of Supers and you have a character who will not only get you started with the game but will also help you determine your own playstyle. Ryu is a launch pad and a damn good one at that.
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