Street Fighter 6 Ryu: Combos, Playstyle, & Costume

Ryu returns in Street Fighter 6 as one of the roster’s main characters, along with his entire repertoire from the previous games. The older and wiser Ryu is still just as easy to play but also very difficult to master, making him one of the most versatile characters of Street Fighter 6.

Who Is Ryu In Street Fighter 6?

Ryu is quite possibly the most popular character in the Street Fighter franchise, alongside Chun Li and Ken. He is an extremely versatile character, catering to all sorts of playstyles, but he is best played as a defensive character. That said, he also holds his own extremely well in a ranged battle too, thanks to his Hadoken blasts. Due to having a defensive playstyle, he doesn’t have extremely long combos compared to his peers, but where he excels are punishers and counters.

Best Ryu Combos In SF6

For Street Fighter 6 Ryu combos, I will discuss combinations that utilize normal attacks, special attacks, and Drive System Impact. Combos that use Ryu’s combat potential to its fullest and transform his attacks into a devastating onslaught for the opponent, eating up a hefty portion of their health bar.

Basic Combos 

• Jump HK > Crouch MP > Quarter Circle Back MK
• Jump HP > Standing MP > Quarter Circle Back LK+MK > Dragon Punch
• Jump HK > Crouch MP > Quarter Circle Forward MK
• Jump HK > Crouch MP > Quarter Circle Back MP

Unique Combos

•  Double Dash MP > Jump HK > Crouch MP > Quarter Circle Back LP+MP > Quarter Cricle Forward LK+MK > Supar Art 3
• Double Dash MP > Jump HK > Crouch MK > Quarter Cricle Back LP+MP > Qurter Cricle Back LK+MK > Super Art 1 [Corner]

Drive Impact

• Double Dash MP > Drive Impact > Crouch MP > Quarter Circle Back LK+MK > Super Art 2
• Crouch HP > Quarter Circle Back + MP > Dragon Punch  + HP [After DI corner stun]

Drive Rush

• Double Dash MP > Jump HP > Standing MP > Drive Rush Cancel > Standing MP > Crouch MP> Quarter Circle Back LP+MP > Quarter Cricle Forward LK+MK > Super Art 3
• Double Dash MP > Jump HK > Standing MP > Drive Rush Cancel > Standing MP > Drive Rush Cancel > Standing MP > Crouch MP > Quarter Circle Back MP > Super Art 1
• Double Drive MP > Standing HP > Drive Rush Cancel > Standing MP > Crouch MP > Drive Rush Cancel > Standing MP > Crouch MP > Quarter Circle Back Mp > Super Art 3

Best Ryu Playstyle In Street Fighter 6

Ryu is overall a pretty balanced character who excels at almost every playstyle but isn’t a master in any.

• Maintain close proximity for effective defense and capitalize on Drive Reversal, Punish, or Counter opportunities.
• Utilize special attacks strategically: Hadoken for zoning and control, Tatsumaki Senpukyaku for distance coverage and combo finishers, Shoryuken for punishing airborne opponents.
• Hadoken serves as Ryu’s primary fireball attack, useful for zoning and keeping opponents at a distance.
• Tatsumaki Senpukyaku, Ryu’s Hurricane Kick, covers distances, deals multiple hits, and serves as a potent combo finisher.
• Shoryuken, Ryu’s uppercut, is effective for punishing and interrupting airborne opponents.
• Beginner-friendly playstyle makes Ryu ideal for learning Street Fighter 6 basics.
• Use Drive Rush to compensate for Ryu’s slower speed and close the gap between you and your opponents.

What Is Ryu’s Age In Street Fighter 6?

While Capcom has not officially confirmed Ryu’s age in Street Fighter 6, I can make a calculated guess based on established facts. It is officially confirmed that Ryu was 33 years old during the events of Street Fighter 3, which now serves as a prequel to Street Fighter 6, according to game director Takayuki Nakayama.

"Although Street Fighter 6 occurs after the Street Fighter III series, Ryu still feels that he's "not there yet" – though he seems to have gained some dignity. The way he wears the kasaya (Buddhist robe) is reminiscent of his master, Goken."

-Game Director, @takaNakayama pic.twitter.com/yFdzRHsPVp

— Street Fighter (@StreetFighter) June 6, 2022

Mel Masters, son of Ken Masters, is 3 years old in Street Fighter 3, and in his most recent appearance – Days of the Eclipse Comic, a comic prequel that leads to the events of Street Fighter 6 – he looks like a teenager.

Moreover, Li-Fen, the adopted sister of Chun Li, seems to have grown up a lot as well in Street Fighter 6. She was around 6 to 8 years in Street Fighter 3 and now looks like a teenager in Street Fighter 6. 

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Even just based on physical appearance, it is visible that Ryu has grown a lot. He now wears a Kasaya, has a beard on his face, and seems to have attained inner peace. A calmer and wiser look means he has aged quite a lot between the events of the two games, both physically and spiritually.

Ryu’s Voice Actors In SF6

Kyle Habert returns as the voice actor for Ryu in Street Fighter 6. He has breathed life into this character since Street Fighter 4, and he also brings the same energy and charm in Street Fighter 6.

Known Works

• Gohan in Dragon Ball Z 
• Ragnar in Vinland Saga
• Souske Aizen in Bleach
• Ryu in Wreck-It Ralph

The Japanese voice actor for Ryu in Street Fighter 6 is Hiroko Takahashi. He has previously provided the voice for Ryu on 17 separate occasions ranging from main-line games to spin-offs and anime.

Known Works

• Impmon in Digimon Tamers
• Katsuya Jonouchi in Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Masters
• Queen in One Piece

Is Ryu’s Classic Costume Present In Street Fighter 6?

Yes, Ryu’s Classic Street Fighter 2 costume is back in Street Fighter 6. A proper look at the classic costumes of some of the roster’s main characters was revealed by Capcom on July 23, 2022.

https://twitter.com/StreetFighter/status/1550601954916810757

Here is a proper look at Ryu’s classic costume in Street Fighter 6:

Conclusion

After spending some time with Ryu, you’d obviously want to switch to a more complex character with bigger combo potential. For that, consider going through our guides on Blanka, Juri, E.Honda, Cammy, and Guile in Street Fighter 6.

While every character in Street Fighter 6 is extremely good and feels fun to play, consider reading our SF 6 best characters guide for a definitive ranking list.

This concludes my Street Fighter 6 Ryu guide, in which I have entailed all the necessary information about the character’s voice actor, classic costume, age, and combos. If you have any questions, let me know in the comments below.

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