Street Fighter 6 – Best Character For Each Archetype

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Fighting games are known for their diverse cast of wacky characters each oozing juicy gimmicks and interesting mechanics. Street Fighter 6 is no exception to this expectation, and actually manages to be a wonderful mix of guys, gals, and…green people? Despite all of that intrigue in the mix, most characters tend to fall into categories or archetypes. 

Sure everyone can throw out a sneaky grab, and yeah, most characters can kick when in a bind, but dig deeper and you’ll notice some characters falling neatly into small groups. We are going to go over each of these groups and let you know which character is the cream of the crop. 

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The humble All-Rounder is a class of character who can do just about everything. The catch is that they often can’t compete directly with a more dedicated character in their chosen field. All-Rounders are great starting points for new players as they can get a wide array of experiences without having to jump around the roster. 

Easily the best character in this category, in my opinion, is Ryu. Ryu has always been the poster boy for the series, and he embodies the spirit of the All-Rounder perfectly. Rolling in with great damage, health, combos, Specials, and Normals, Ryu can go toe-to-toe with most other characters. You can never go wrong with this guy. 

Rushdown characters are all about aggression. They want to get in, smack people about, and refuse to give their opponents time to breathe. Their damage tends to be on the lower end of the