Street Fighter 6 – How To Choose A ‘Main’

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There are 18 characters in Street Fighter 6 as of writing this article. That number is bound to increase – if it hasn’t already. This ever-expanding buffet of morish character dabbling is great for players as they can find the perfect character – the lucky bundle of pixels ideal for them. 

But that also means it can be a nightmare to find the perfect character – that lucky bundle of pixels ideal for them. How do you pick when there are so many options in front of you? It’s not like you can play them all simultaneously. You need a main to learn the game and get started on your journey, but that first step seems insurmountably difficult. 

Worry not, however, as this is a common dilemma that has a few common answers. You are not alone in this, and we are going to walk you through overcoming your indecision position – your analysis paralysis. 

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First things first, you need to absorb this tidbitty nugget of wisdom – don’t just pick a character based on how easy they are to play. This will bite you in the butt 100% of the time because you are going to get better with time. Sure, an easier character might lead to a more immediate reward, but that’s not the foundation you should lay. 

Instead, you should do the following: 

Seriously. We aren’t joking when we say this. If you think Jaime has a rocking ponytail and you want what he’s dripping, then play Jaime. If Kimberley and her Jet Set Radio graffiti vibe ignites your heart, then grab a rattle can and get going. 

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